Boy Name

John

"God is gracious, gift of God"

Ranked #21 for boys

About the Name John

Meaning

God is gracious, gift of God

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#21

Girl Rank

#11539

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

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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
JL John Lennon
JL John Legend

Names Similar to John

James

Boy

Supplanter, one who follows

Hebrew #5

Jacob

Boy

Supplanter, holder of the heel

Hebrew #41

Jonathan

Boy

God has given, gift of God

Hebrew #83

Joseph

Boy

He will add, God shall increase

Hebrew #32

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 1
Letters: 4
Starts with: J
Origin: Hebrew

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