Janus
- Pronunciation
- [Ja-nus]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Myth Name (God Of Beginnings) JEROLIN, JEROME
- Origin
- Latin
Janus Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 41 baby boys have been named Janus. The name peaked in 1997 with 6 US births that year (rank #8616).
Other Latin-Origin Names Like Janus
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5-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Janus's exact length and starting letter: Jaana, Jabin, Jabir, Jacan, Jacee.
Quick Facts About Janus
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janan | Heart; Soul | Female | Arabic |
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Compare Janus to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Janus against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).