Janet

Pronunciation: [ j-AN-uht ]

Boy Name #19,936 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Janet is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AN-uht.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,936
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Jan Jay Janie

Also a Girl Name

Janet is also used as a girl name, ranked #2430.

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Similar Names

Jane Janie Janet James Jannie Janette James Jacob

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Frequently Asked Questions About Janet

Is Janet a boy or girl name?

Janet is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19936. As a girl name, it is ranked #2430. Janet is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Janet?

Janet is pronounced j-AN-uht.

How popular is the name Janet?

Janet is currently ranked #19936 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Janet?

Common nicknames for Janet include Jan, Jay, and Janie.

Is Janet a common or rare name?

Janet is an uncommon name, ranked #19936 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Janet

Janet is a boy name .

Is Janet a boy or girl name? Janet is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,936 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,430. Janet is more commonly used as a girl name.

Janet is currently ranked #19,936 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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