Janus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Janus Name at a Glance

Name	Janus
Meaning	God of beginnings.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Janus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Janus means “God of beginnings”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Janus Name Origin

Our database records Janus under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Janus a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Janus is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Janus

When considering Janus for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.