Janna vs Jules

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janna

Girl #2,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Dutch Scandinavian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,114
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,841
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jul, Juy, Juie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Janna Rank #2,114
Jules Rank #1,841

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #2114 for Janna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janna ___

  • Janna Marie
  • Janna Louise
  • Janna Claire
  • Janna Elizabeth
  • Janna Grace
  • Janna Kate

Jules ___

  • Jules Henri
  • Jules Maxime
  • Jules Alexandre
  • Jules Olivier
  • Jules Leon
  • Jules Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Janna

Petra Mieke Annika Lars Sven

If you choose Jules

Théo Margot Oscar Camille Léon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janna or Jules more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Janna at #2114 in the United States.

What do Janna and Jules mean?

Janna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Janna and Jules boy or girl names?

Janna is primarily a girl name. Jules is primarily a boy name.

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