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Journee

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Pronounced JUR-nee /ˈdʒɜr.ni/High

Meaning: -ee spelling of Journey — from Old French journee, 'a day's travel/work' (from jour, 'a day') — 'a journey'; predominantly a girls' name; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: A grand journey: Journee spells Journey — 'a journey, a day's travel'. Adventurous and warm; predominantly a girls' name, here for boys.

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Origin LowFrench, English

Meaning-ee spelling of Journey — from Old French journee, 'a day's travel/work' (from jour, 'a day') — 'a journey'; predominantly a girls' name; here for boys

U.S. rank (2025)#8562 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 181

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Journee is an -ee spelling of Journey — from Old French journee, 'a day's travel or work' (from jour, 'a day'), which grew to mean 'a journey, a voyage'. An adventurous, hopeful word-name; predominantly a girls' name, here covered for boys honestly (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly for boys. Rare for boys, a-journey at the root, and adventurous.

Did you know? Journey means 'a journey; a day's travel' (Old French journee, from jour, 'a day') — Journee is an -ee spelling — overwhelmingly a girls' name, occasionally given to boys (which we flag).

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — journey — word origin

Variations

JourneyJourniJournie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Journee mean?

Journee spells Journey — 'a journey; a day's travel' (Old French).

How do you pronounce Journee?

It's said JUR-nee /ˈdʒɜr.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Journee a boy or girl name?

Journee is predominantly a girls' name; this page covers its use for boys.

How popular is Journee?

Journee is rare for boys in the U.S.