John

Boy

Origin: Hebrew · Greek

Meaning

“God is gracious”

Cultural Notes

From Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; one of the most enduring names in the Western world, borne by 21 popes (numbered up to John XXIII) and countless kings and saints.

Popularity

Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1950s
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Famous People Named John

  • John F. Kennedy, John Lennon, John Wayne

Variants & Spellings

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