Skip to content
boyandgirlnames
0 saved

Jeannett

Girl name · French

Jeannett is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

Did you know?

  • Hidden namesLook closely: Jeannett has the name Anne hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jeannett would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationJeannett peaked in 1906, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • HistoryJeannett first shows up in US birth records in 1900, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 125 years since.
Baby toes with a little yellow flower
hello, little Jeannett

US births per million girls, 1900–2025

012241900192019601993

Similar names

Girl name: ScarlettUnisex name: BennettUnisex name: EmmettUnisex name: BeckettUnisex name: JettUnisex name: Barrett
Blend Jeannett with another name

Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.

Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Jeannett

Jeannett is a girl name of French origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It was most fashionable in the 1900s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:French names

Other spellings of Jeannett

Girl name: JeanetGirl name: Jeanett

More French girl names

Questions about the name Jeannett

What is the origin of the name Jeannett?

Jeannett is French in origin. Other French names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Violet (“violet flower”) and Camila (“temple attendant”).

Is Jeannett a boy or girl name?

Jeannett is a girl name.

How popular is the name Jeannett?

Jeannett is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1993. It peaked at #1,553 in 1906, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

Is Jeannett a biblical name?

Yes. Jeannett is a biblical name, so it carries roots that go back thousands of years.

What names are similar to Jeannett?

If you like Jeannett, you might also like Jeanet and Jeanett. Jeanet is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Jeannett?

Jeannett is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.