Irma vs Jeanette

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

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Jeanette

Girl #2,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,769
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jeannie, Nettie

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Popularity Comparison

Irma Rank #2,608
Jeanette Rank #2,769

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 vs #2769 for Jeanette.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

Jeanette ___

  • Jeanette Marie
  • Jeanette Louise
  • Jeanette Anne
  • Jeanette Claire
  • Jeanette Rose
  • Jeanette Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

If you choose Jeanette

Colette Brigitte Yvette Renée Jacques

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irma or Jeanette more popular?

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 compared to Jeanette at #2769 in the United States.

What do Irma and Jeanette mean?

Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Jeanette means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Irma and Jeanette boy or girl names?

Irma is primarily a girl name. Jeanette is primarily a girl name.

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