Janelle vs Lamour

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Janelle Rank #776
Lamour Rank #40,035

Janelle is more popular, ranked #776 vs #40035 for Lamour.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janelle ___

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

Lamour ___

  • Lamour Jean
  • Lamour Louis
  • Lamour Andre
  • Lamour Pierre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Janelle

Danielle Michelle Renee Michael Darnell

If you choose Lamour

Amour Desire Blaise Renee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janelle or Lamour more popular?

Janelle is more popular, ranked #776 compared to Lamour at #40035 in the United States.

What do Janelle and Lamour mean?

Janelle means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Lamour means "The love" (French origin).

Are Janelle and Lamour boy or girl names?

Janelle is primarily a girl name. Lamour is primarily a boy name.

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