John
Hebrew boy's name meaning “God is gracious”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #26
- Born in 2023
- 7,793
Meaning & origin
John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Borne by John the Baptist and the apostle John, it is among the most enduring of all names.
Popularity
In the latest US data, John ranked #26 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 7,793 US boys were given the name John.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #15 in 1998
“Unranked” means John was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack
John: frequently asked questions
What does the name John mean?
John is a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious". John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Borne by John the Baptist and the apostle John, it is among the most enduring of all names.
Where does the name John come from?
John is of Hebrew origin. John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Borne by John the Baptist and the apostle John, it is among the most enduring of all names.
Is John a boy or a girl name?
John is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named John?
In 2023, 7,793 US boys were given the name John.
Is John a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, John ranked #26 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for John?
Common nicknames for John include Johnny, Jack.