Danny vs Janis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#642
Total SSA Count
435
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dan

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Janis

Girl #10,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Latvian Lithuanian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,282
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Danny Rank #642
Janis Rank #10,282

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #10282 for Janis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danny ___

  • Danny James
  • Danny Lee
  • Danny Michael
  • Danny Ray
  • Danny Wayne
  • Danny Thomas

Janis ___

  • Janis Lynn
  • Janis Marie
  • Janis Elaine
  • Janis Kay
  • Janis Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Danny

Tommy Jessie Bobby Sandy Timmy

If you choose Janis

Linda Carol Sandra Dennis Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danny or Janis more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Janis at #10282 in the United States.

What do Danny and Janis mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Janis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Danny and Janis boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Janis is primarily a girl name.

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