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Boy Name

John

"God is gracious. A timeless name expressing divine favor and mercy."

Ranked #21 for boys

About the Name John

Meaning

God is gracious. A timeless name expressing divine favor and mercy.

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#21

Girl Rank

#11539

John is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "God is gracious. A timeless name expressing divine favor and mercy." and Currently ranked #21 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#799913
1950
#716117
1960
#405029
1970
#323296
1980
#240641
1990
#161391
2000
#102896
2010
#40315
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named John

  • JF John F. Kennedy (U.S. president)
  • JL John Lennon (musician)

Names Similar to John

Jon

Boy

Johnny

Boy

Short form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'.

Jean

Girl

God is gracious. Scottish form of Jane, represents divine blessing.

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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
4
Starts with
J
Origin
Hebrew

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