Janet
Meaning
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,430
- Total SSA Count
- 74
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Jan, Janie, Jannie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew
"son of Maud (Matthew/Matilda)"
Origin: Old English
Janet is more popular, ranked #2430 vs #2616 for Madyson.
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Janet is more popular, ranked #2430 compared to Madyson at #2616 in the United States.
Janet means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Madyson means "son of Maud (Matthew/Matilda)" (Old English origin).
Janet is primarily a girl name. Madyson is primarily a girl name.