Janet vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janet

Girl #2,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,430
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Janie, Jannie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Janet Rank #2,430
Lara Rank #740

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #2430 for Janet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janet ___

  • Janet Marie
  • Janet Lynn
  • Janet Ann
  • Janet Rose
  • Janet Elizabeth
  • Janet Claire

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Janet

David Michael Linda Karen Robert

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janet or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Janet at #2430 in the United States.

What do Janet and Lara mean?

Janet means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Janet and Lara boy or girl names?

Janet is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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