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Jeannette

Pronunciation: [ j-uhn-EHT ]

Boy Name #20,602 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jeannette is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-uhn-EHT.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#20,602
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Jea Jey Jeaie Jeanie

Also a Girl Name

Jeannette is also used as a girl name, ranked #6121.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jeannette

Is Jeannette a boy or girl name?
Jeannette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20602. As a girl name, it is ranked #6121. Jeannette is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Jeannette?
Jeannette is pronounced j-uhn-EHT.
How popular is the name Jeannette?
Jeannette is currently ranked #20602 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jeannette?
Common nicknames for Jeannette include Jea, Jey, Jeaie, and Jeanie.
Is Jeannette a common or rare name?
Jeannette is an uncommon name, ranked #20602 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jeannette

Jeannette is a boy name .

Is Jeannette a boy or girl name? Jeannette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,602 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,121. Jeannette is more commonly used as a girl name.

Jeannette is currently ranked #20,602 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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

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