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Janvier

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How to Pronounce Janvier

Pronounced zhahn-VYAY /ʒɑnˈvjeɪ/Medium

Meaning: The French word for 'January,' from the Latin Januarius (the month of Janus); also the name of St Januarius. A rare month-name given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Janvier — 'January' (French) (said 'zhahn-VYAY'). The French word for 'January,' which we note.
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningThe French word for 'January,' from the Latin Januarius (the month of Janus); also the name of St Januarius. A rare month-name given name.
U.S. rank (2016)#13040 ↘ Falling
2016 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919922016

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

Janvier is French for 'January,' from the Latin Januarius; a French month-name (said 'zhahn-VYAY').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, French, and distinctive.

Did you know? Janvier is simply French for 'January' — from the Latin Januarius, the month of Janus, and the name of St Januarius — a rare, distinctive month-name (said 'zhahn-VYAY').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Janvier — French 'January'; from Latin Januarius; St Januarius

Variations

Janvir

Nicknames

Jan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janvier mean?

Janvier is French for 'January,' from the Latin Januarius (the month of Janus) and the name of St Januarius.

How do you pronounce Janvier?

It's said zhahn-VYAY /ʒɑnˈvjeɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Janvier a boy or girl name?

Here Janvier is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Janvier?

Janvier is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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