The baby name Janusz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced [ˈja.nuʂ] — YA-noosh.
The baby name Janusz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced [ˈja.nuʂ] — YA-noosh.
Janusz is in Origin.
Janusz is a Polish masculine name that began as a hypocoristic of Jan, ultimately from Hebrew Yōḥānān via Greek Iōannēs and Latin Iohannes, meaning “Yahweh is gracious” or “God is gracious.” The Polish -usz ending (as in Mateusz, Dariusz) helped fix Janusz as an independent given name. Despite its resemblance, it is unrelated to the Roman god Janus.
Documented in Poland since the Middle Ages, it appears among Mazovian rulers (e.g., Duke Janusz I of Warsaw) and later in the Commonwealth nobility (Janusz Radziwiłł). In the 20th century it remained familiar through figures like educator Janusz Korczak and actor Janusz Gajos, and it enjoyed mid-century popularity in Poland. Contemporary slang sometimes uses “Janusz” for an everyman stereotype, yet the name retains classic status. Diminutives include Januszek and Januś; the feminine counterpart is Janina. Related international equivalents of Jan include John, Ian, Sean, Jean, Juan, Giovanni, Ivan, and Jan. Transliterations: Belarusian/Ukrainian Yanush (Януш).
| Janusz Gajos Janusz Gajos is a celebrated Polish actor best known for his work in film, television, and theater. He is especially known for roles in Czterej pancerni i pies, Przesłuchanie, and Body/Ciało, and he is also a respected teacher, photographer, and professor of theatre arts. | Janusz Zakrzeński Janusz Zakrzeński was a Polish actor best known for his role as Józef Piłsudski in the film 'Polonia Restituta'. He was a prominent figure in Polish theater and cinema, contributing to various productions throughout his career. | Janusz Olejniczak Janusz Olejniczak was a Polish classical pianist best known for his internationally acclaimed performances of Frédéric Chopin’s music on both modern and period pianos. He was also an academic teacher and actor, and his career was especially associated with the works of Chopin, including Nocturnes, Mazurkas, and Polonaises. |
| Janusz II of Płock Janusz II of Płock was a Polish prince of the House of Piast, best known as a ruler in the Masovian branch of medieval Poland. Born around 1455, he died on 16 February 1495. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | Boys | 0 | #33 | 9,955 | 6,459 |
| Iceland | Boys | 0 | #64 | 10 | 131 |
| LT | 0 | #88 | 1 | 949 | |
| PL | 0 | #91 | 260 | 2,600 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #130 | 2 | 3,473 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| Norway | Boys | 1987 | #139 | 5 | 545 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #150 | 2 | 2,166 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #217 | 4 | 4,970 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #267 | 7 | 6,912 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #285 | 20 | 6,530 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #301 | 54 | 5,096 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #311 | 15 | 7,401 |
| France | Boys | 1972 | #315 | 3 | 1,262 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #388 | 55 | 2,180 |
| Germany | 0 | #422 | 16 | 2,542 | |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #523 | 4 | 12,621 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #531 | 22 | 10,162 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #559 | 3 | 10,655 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #596 | 400 | 5,697 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #623 | 3 | 10,983 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #692 | 265 | 5,873 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #864 | 67 | 5,610 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,268 | 5 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,281 | 191 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Janusz is popular in 33 countries — most recent births per country:
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