Meaning Jane is a feminine form of the name John. It means 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'Yahweh is merciful'. Origin of Jane Hebrew +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Elizabeth, Louise, Marie, May, Melissa, Michaela, Nicole, Rose, Ruth, Sarah Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Jane JEYN Similar Names Mary Jane Lucy Jane Emily-Jane Katie-Jane Mary-Jane Jolene Ioana Shaniece Janice Jess Year by Year Popularity of Jane