Janus
Pronunciation: [ j-AYN-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Janus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 36 babies have been named Janus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,035 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,035
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Janus is also used as a girl name, ranked #23485.
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About the Name Janus
Janus is a boy name .
Is Janus a boy or girl name? Janus is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,035 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,485. Janus is more commonly used as a girl name.
Janus is currently ranked #32,035 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janus include Jan, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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