Janet Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Janet Name at a Glance

Name	Janet
Meaning	Variant of Jane; from the French Jeanette.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Janet Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Janet means “Variant of Jane; from the French Jeanette”. 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.

Janet Name Origin

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

Is Janet a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Janet

When considering Janet 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.