Janelle

Pronunciation: [ zh-uhn-EHL ]

Boy Name #40,167 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Janelle is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced zh-uhn-EHL.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #40,167
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Jan Jay Janie Janeie

Also a Girl Name

Janelle is also used as a girl name, ranked #776.

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Similar Names

Jane Janie Janet James Jannie Janette James Jacob

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Frequently Asked Questions About Janelle

Is Janelle a boy or girl name?

Janelle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #40167. As a girl name, it is ranked #776. Janelle is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Janelle?

Janelle is pronounced zh-uhn-EHL.

How popular is the name Janelle?

Janelle is currently ranked #40167 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Janelle?

Common nicknames for Janelle include Jan, Jay, Janie, and Janeie.

Is Janelle a common or rare name?

Janelle is an uncommon name, ranked #40167 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Janelle

Janelle is a boy name .

Is Janelle a boy or girl name? Janelle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,167 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #776. Janelle is more commonly used as a girl name.

Janelle is currently ranked #40,167 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Janelle include Jan, Jay, Janie, and Janeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.