Janell
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Janell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 23 babies have been named Janell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,316 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,316
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Janell
Janell is a boy name .
Is Janell a boy or girl name? Janell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,316 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,119. Janell is more commonly used as a girl name.
Janell is currently ranked #40,316 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janell include Jan, Jane, Janey, Janeie, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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