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Django

♂ Boy

Pronounced JANG-goh /ˈdʒæŋ.ɡoʊ/Low

Meaning: Django is a name associated with the Romani (Sinti) people, worldwide-famous through jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, and later the Tarantino film 'Django Unchained.' Its exact original sense is debated; we note the Romani association and the pop-culture route honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A cool two-beat name: Django honors guitarist Django Reinhardt (said 'JANG-goh'). Romani-linked, route noted.
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Origin LowRomani
MeaningDjango is a name associated with the Romani (Sinti) people, worldwide-famous through jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, and later the Tarantino film 'Django Unchained.' Its exact original sense is debated; we note the Romani association and the pop-culture route honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#12750 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 292

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119702024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Django is a name tied to the Romani (Sinti) people, made globally famous by the pioneering jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and later by Tarantino's 'Django Unchained.' Its precise original meaning is uncertain; we note the Romani association and pop-culture route honestly (said 'JANG-goh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Romani-linked, and cool.

Did you know? Django is a Romani-linked name carried worldwide by jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt — and later by the Tarantino film 'Django Unchained.' Its original sense is debated; we note the route honestly (said 'JANG-goh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Django — Romani-linked; Django Reinhardt + Tarantino film; route noted

Variations

JangoDjangohDjango

Nicknames

JanDjan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Django mean?

Django is a Romani-associated name famous through guitarist Django Reinhardt and the Tarantino film. Its original sense is debated; we note the route honestly.

How do you pronounce Django?

It's said JANG-goh /ˈdʒæŋ.ɡoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first. The D is silent.

Is Django a boy or girl name?

Django is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Django?

Django is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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