What origin is the name Jane?

Jane comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jane a popular name?

Jane is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Jane does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Jane?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Jane — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Jane

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jane

Jane

Girl

english

2 syllables

Jane is an english girl's name meaning "This English name translates to God is gracious or merciful. It is often understood as a gift from God and serves as a classic feminine form of John.".

Parents who choose Jane pick a girl name from the english tradition, meaning "This English name translates to God is gracious or merciful. It is often understood as a gift from God and serves as a classic feminine form of John.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name translates to God is gracious or merciful. It is often understood as a gift from God and serves as a classic feminine form of John.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Jane

Very rare in US records

What does Jane mean?

Jane is a girl name of english origin meaning "This English name translates to God is gracious or merciful. It is often understood as a gift from God and serves as a classic feminine form of John.".

Is Jane a rare name?

Yes. Jane does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Jane

Mason Jackson Carter Wyatt Tyler Grayson

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Names with a similar meaning to Jane

Jane means "This English name translates to God is gracious or merciful. It is often understood as a gift from God and serves as a classic feminine form of John." — these names share that spirit.