Janel \j(a)-nel\ as a girl's name is a variant of Jane (Hebrew) and Janelle, and the meaning of Janel is "God is gracious".

The baby name Janel sounds like Janiel, Jannel, Janela, Janely, Janell and Junel. Other similar baby names are Jael, Jayel, Janea, Janey, Janet and Janee.