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Boy Name

John

"God is gracious, gift of God"

Ranked #165 for boys

About the Name John

Meaning

God is gracious, gift of God

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#165

John is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "God is gracious, gift of God" and is currently ranked #165 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#1
1950
#1
1960
#4
1970
#9
1980
#15
1990
#20
2000
#28
2010
#165
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
  • JL John Lennon
  • JL John Legend

Names Similar to John

James

Boy

Supplanter, one who follows

Hebrew #4

Jacob

Boy

Supplanter, holder of the heel

Hebrew #17

Jonathan

Boy

God has given, gift of God

Hebrew #175

Joseph

Boy

He will add, God shall increase

Hebrew #160
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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
4
Starts with
J
Origin
Hebrew

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