Lanie vs Janie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lanie

Girl #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Old French (via Helen)

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Girl #1,540 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna)

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Lanie Rank #1,835

Janie Rank #1,540

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #1835 for Lanie.

Is Lanie or Janie more popular?

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Lanie at #1835 in the United States.

What do Lanie and Janie mean?

Lanie means "bright, shining light" (Old French (via Helen) origin). Janie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna) origin).

Are Lanie and Janie boy or girl names?

Lanie is primarily a girl name. Janie is primarily a girl name.