Ellerie vs Janet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janet

Girl #2,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,430
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Janie, Jannie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellerie Rank #2,355
Janet Rank #2,430

Ellerie is more popular, ranked #2355 vs #2430 for Janet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellerie ___

  • Ellerie Rose
  • Ellerie Jane
  • Ellerie Mae
  • Ellerie Claire
  • Ellerie Wren
  • Ellerie June

Janet ___

  • Janet Marie
  • Janet Lynn
  • Janet Ann
  • Janet Rose
  • Janet Elizabeth
  • Janet Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellerie

Hadley Emery Sutton Beckett Finley

If you choose Janet

David Michael Linda Karen Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellerie or Janet more popular?

Ellerie is more popular, ranked #2355 compared to Janet at #2430 in the United States.

What do Ellerie and Janet mean?

Ellerie means "alder tree settlement" (Old English origin). Janet means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellerie and Janet boy or girl names?

Ellerie is primarily a girl name. Janet is primarily a girl name.

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