Janus
Pronunciation: [ j-AYN-uhs ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,035
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Also a Girl Name
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, and Janie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.