Janis vs Sherri

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Janis Rank #10,282
Sherri Rank #10,331

Janis is more popular, ranked #10282 vs #10331 for Sherri.

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

Sherri ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Janis

Linda Carol Sandra Dennis Gary

If you choose Sherri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janis or Sherri more popular?

Janis is more popular, ranked #10282 compared to Sherri at #10331 in the United States.

What do Janis and Sherri mean?

Janis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Janis and Sherri boy or girl names?

Janis is primarily a girl name. Sherri is primarily a girl name.

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