Januel
About Januel
Januel is a relatively uncommon masculine name that appears to blend elements of Jan (a form of John meaning "God is gracious") with the -uel ending found in biblical names like Samuel and Emmanuel. This creative combination gives it a unique quality while maintaining a familiar sound pattern. Though not widely used, Januel has occasionally appeared in Hispanic and Latino communities. The name has a melodic quality with its two distinct syllables and smooth ending. Januel projects a gentle strength and carries a modern feel despite its traditional components. As a relatively rare name, it offers distinctiveness without being completely unfamiliar or difficult to pronounce. Its cross-cultural sound makes it accessible across different linguistic backgrounds.
Pronounced JAN-yoo-ul.
As of October 2026, Januel ranked #11234 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2245 in 2011.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,260 | 34 | 17.7 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,725 | 29 | 15.3 |
| 2017 | #3,924 | 27 | 14.6 |
| 2018 | #3,743 | 29 | 16 |
| 2019 | #2,873 | 43 | 24 |
| 2020 | #3,685 | 29 | 16.8 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |