Janelle vs Maci

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

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Maci

Girl #790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weapon, mace"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#790
Total SSA Count
356
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mac

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Janelle Rank #776
Maci Rank #790

Janelle is more popular, ranked #776 vs #790 for Maci.

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

Maci ___

  • Maci Grace
  • Maci Lynn
  • Maci Rose
  • Maci Marie
  • Maci Dawn
  • Maci Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Janelle

Danielle Michelle Renee Michael Darnell

If you choose Maci

Kylie Brynn Hayden Tyler Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janelle or Maci more popular?

Janelle is more popular, ranked #776 compared to Maci at #790 in the United States.

What do Janelle and Maci mean?

Janelle means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Maci means "weapon, mace" (Old French origin).

Are Janelle and Maci boy or girl names?

Janelle is primarily a girl name. Maci is primarily a girl name.

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