Janek
j(a)-nek
US Popularity:20768
Origin:Polish
Meaning:God is gracious
Janek is a boy’s name that shares multiple roots, spanning Polish, Czech, Slavic, and Hebrew origins. The name is of notable significance in Poland, deriving from Jan, which in turn derives from the Hebrew John. Across cultures, Janek translates to “God is gracious,” which is sure to be a sentiment exclaimed by parents once they meet their affable little darling.
Janek Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Janek is currently #20768 in U.S. births
Boy:Janek is currently #6746 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#20768
in 2022
+ 2530
from 2019
Sources
Behind the Name, Janek, November 2020
Behind the Name, Jan (1), January 2022
House of Names, Janek History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Ancestry, Janek Family History
Ancestry, Jan Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, John, December 2023
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