Estella vs Janice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janice

Girl #2,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,252
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Janie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Estella Rank #501
Janice Rank #2,252

Estella is more popular, ranked #501 vs #2252 for Janice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Estella ___

  • Estella Rose
  • Estella Jane
  • Estella Marie
  • Estella Claire
  • Estella Grace
  • Estella Louise

Janice ___

  • Janice Marie
  • Janice Louise
  • Janice Ann
  • Janice Kay
  • Janice Lynn
  • Janice Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Estella

Oliver Felix Hugo Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Janice

Donna Carol Linda Dennis Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estella or Janice more popular?

Estella is more popular, ranked #501 compared to Janice at #2252 in the United States.

What do Estella and Janice mean?

Estella means "star" (Latin origin). Janice means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and French origin).

Are Estella and Janice boy or girl names?

Estella is primarily a girl name. Janice is primarily a girl name.

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