Janel

Updated: March 28, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Janel is a simple baby name that dates back to ancient Hebrew times. It has the same origins as John. As of 2021, this modern take on Iohannes is a top 8,400 option.

Meaning of the name Janel:

English: God is gracious

Origin of the name Janel:

Janel originated as a spelling variation of Janelle. Janelle began as a nickname for Jane and was first created in the twentieth century. Jane itself was the Medieval form of Jehanne, the feminine form of Iohannes. It became popular, spreading throughout the world and creating several variations, in the seventeenth century.

Symbolism of the name Janel:

Janel has the same meaning as the baby name Janelle. Since Janelle is a diminutive for Jane, both share the same translation. They come from the Hebrew Iohannes, which means “God is gracious.”

Style of the name Janel:

Modern

Gender of the name Janel:

Janel is a simple name for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Janel:

juh-NEHL

Number of syllables in the name Janel:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Janel:

Janel is a wholesome and simple baby name. It is serious and refined.

Alternative spellings for the name Janel:

Janelle
Janell
Janale
Janalle
Janal
Janall

Nicknames for the name Janel:

Popularity of the name Janel:

Janel first became a top 1,000 baby name in America in 1954 when it was number 964. This option did best in 1978 at rank 475. It was last on the top 1,000 list in 1994 at number 979. As of 2021, Janel is a top 8,400 option at rank 8.329.