Janis vs Keary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janis

Girl #10,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Latvian Lithuanian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,282
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

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Keary

Boy #20,729 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dark one; descendant of Ciar"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,729
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kear, Kay

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Popularity Comparison

Janis Rank #10,282
Keary Rank #20,729

Janis is more popular, ranked #10282 vs #20729 for Keary.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janis ___

  • Janis Lynn
  • Janis Marie
  • Janis Elaine
  • Janis Kay
  • Janis Ann

Keary ___

  • Keary Patrick
  • Keary James
  • Keary Finn
  • Keary Sean
  • Keary Liam

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Janis

Linda Carol Sandra Dennis Gary

If you choose Keary

Aoife Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janis or Keary more popular?

Janis is more popular, ranked #10282 compared to Keary at #20729 in the United States.

What do Janis and Keary mean?

Janis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Keary means "Dark one; descendant of Ciar" (Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh origin).

Are Janis and Keary boy or girl names?

Janis is primarily a girl name. Keary is primarily a boy name.

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