Della vs Janelle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Della

Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#579
Total SSA Count
518
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dell, Dee

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Janelle

Girl #776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#776
Total SSA Count
362
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Nellie, Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Della Rank #579
Janelle Rank #776

Della is more popular, ranked #579 vs #776 for Janelle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

Janelle ___

  • Janelle Marie
  • Janelle Nicole
  • Janelle Renee
  • Janelle Lynn
  • Janelle Grace
  • Janelle Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

If you choose Janelle

Danielle Michelle Renee Michael Darnell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Della or Janelle more popular?

Della is more popular, ranked #579 compared to Janelle at #776 in the United States.

What do Della and Janelle mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Janelle means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Della and Janelle boy or girl names?

Della is primarily a girl name. Janelle is primarily a girl name.

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