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Jeanette

Pronunciation: [ j-uhn-EHT ]

Boy Name #32,962 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jeanette is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-uhn-EHT.

Parents who love the name Jeanette often also consider Jennie, Jessie, Jean .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#32,962
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Jea Jey Jeaie Jeanie

Also a Girl Name

Jeanette is also used as a girl name, ranked #2769.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jeanette

Is Jeanette a boy or girl name?
Jeanette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32962. As a girl name, it is ranked #2769. Jeanette is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Jeanette?
Jeanette is pronounced j-uhn-EHT.
How popular is the name Jeanette?
Jeanette is currently ranked #32962 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jeanette?
Common nicknames for Jeanette include Jea, Jey, Jeaie, and Jeanie.
Is Jeanette a common or rare name?
Jeanette is an uncommon name, ranked #32962 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jeanette

Jeanette is a boy name .

Is Jeanette a boy or girl name? Jeanette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,962 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,769. Jeanette is more commonly used as a girl name.

Jeanette is currently ranked #32,962 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jeanette include Jea, Jey, Jeaie, and Jeanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Jeanette include Jean . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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