The baby name Jannell is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈnɛl/ (juh-NELL).
Jannell is English in Origin.
The baby name Jannell is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈnɛl/ (juh-NELL).
Jannell is English in Origin.
Jannell is a modern English given name, a creative spelling of Janelle, itself a diminutive of Jane/Joan. Jane derives from Old French Jehanne/Jeanne, from Latin Iohanna, Greek Ioanna, ultimately Hebrew Yochanan meaning "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is gracious." The -elle ending reflects French influence, lending a soft, feminine cadence; pronunciation is typically juh-NELL.
As a spelling variant, Jannell appears primarily in the United States from the mid-20th century onward, aligning with the popularity of -elle names and elaborations such as Michelle, Danielle, and Janelle. Usage is comparatively rare but steady across English-speaking regions, favored by parents seeking familiarity with a distinctive twist. Close variants include Janelle, Janell, Jannelle, Janel, Janella, Jonelle, and Jennell; related forms include Janet and Jeanne. Possible nicknames are Jan, Jana, Nell, and Nelle. The core meaning across these forms remains "God is gracious."
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #275 | 4 | 7,507 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| United States | Girls | 2017 | #914 | 5 | 9,202 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Jannell is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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