Jeannette
- Pronunciation
- [Jea-nnette]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Diminutive Form Of Jeanne.
- Origin
- French
Jeannette Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 49 baby boys have been named Jeannette. The name peaked in 1940 with 9 US births that year (rank #2571).
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9-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Jeannette's exact length and starting letter: Jackeline, Jacquelin, Jacquelyn, Jaecilynn, Jaganmata.
Quick Facts About Jeannette
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet | Gift From God | Female | Hebrew |
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Compare Jeannette to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Jeannette against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).