Janet

Meaning of Janet

Janet means "God is gracious." It's a feminine form of John.

Janet has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Janet

After ranking as high as #412 in 2000, Janet has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Janet

• Janet Jackson
  Singer, songwriter, and actress
• Janet Yellen
  U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
• Janet Reno
  Former U.S. Attorney General
• Janet Gaynor
  Actress, silent film era
• Janet Frame
  New Zealand author

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Questions about the name Janet

What does the name Janet mean?

Janet means janet means "god is gracious." it's a feminine form of john, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Janet a boy's or a girl's name?

Janet is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Janet?

Janet did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Janet most popular?

Janet peaked at #412 in 2000.