Janell
Meaning
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew via English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,119
- Total SSA Count
- 35
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Jan, Nell, Nellie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew via English
"dweller by the Rhine river"
Origin: German
Janell is more popular, ranked #4119 vs #40351 for Rhyne.
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Janell is more popular, ranked #4119 compared to Rhyne at #40351 in the United States.
Janell means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via English origin). Rhyne means "dweller by the Rhine river" (German origin).
Janell is primarily a girl name. Rhyne is primarily a boy name.