Jane

Pronunciation: [ j-AYN ]

Boy Name #26,175 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jane is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AYN.

Parents who love the name Jane often also consider Jane, Janie, Janet .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #26,175
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Jan #2213 Jansen #2836 Janiel #4530 Janson #4740

Also a Girl Name

Jane is also used as a girl name, ranked #269.

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Similar Names

Jane Janie Janet James Jannie Janette James Jacob

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jane

Is Jane a boy or girl name?

Jane is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #26175. As a girl name, it is ranked #269. Jane is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Jane?

Jane is pronounced j-AYN.

How popular is the name Jane?

Jane is currently ranked #26175 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Jane a common or rare name?

Jane is an uncommon name, ranked #26175 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jane

Jane is a boy name .

Is Jane a boy or girl name? Jane is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,175 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #269. Jane is more commonly used as a girl name.

Jane is currently ranked #26,175 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Jane include Jan, Jansen, Janiel, Janson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.