Janus

Q: Is Janus a boy or girl name?

Janus is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #32035, and as a girl name it ranks #23485.

Q: How popular is the name Janus?

Janus is ranked #32035 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ j-AYN-uhs ]

Boy Name #32,035 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Janus is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AYN-uhs.

Parents who love the name Janus often also consider Sprague, Jaqual, Khasi .

Popularity Over Time

#32,035

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,035
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Jan Jay Janie

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Also a Girl Name

Janus is also used as a girl name, ranked #23485.

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Similar Names

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Kallai Boy Hebrew biblical Allistor Boy Greek Alexandros via Scottish Gaelic Madysen Boy Old English Jaqual Boy Hebrew via French Sprague Boy Old French Laycen Boy Modern American / Greek Iason

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Frequently Asked Questions About Janus

Is Janus a boy or girl name?

Janus is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32035. As a girl name, it is ranked #23485. Janus is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Janus?

Janus is pronounced j-AYN-uhs.

How popular is the name Janus?

Janus is currently ranked #32035 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Janus?

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

Is Janus a common or rare name?

Janus is an uncommon name, ranked #32035 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.