John Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

John is a popular boy name in 9 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.

Name Overview

John is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 5.8 across 9 ranked entries.

John is associated with origins such as Hebrew and meanings such as God is gracious.

John appears across 9 countries, especially in Africa, Oceania, and Asia, including Micronesia, Philippines, and South Sudan.

Common forms and related variants include Giovanni, Ġwann, and Jon.

Pronunciation references include JOHN, JON, IPA /dʒɒn/, and IPA dʒɒn.

Countries

Best rank

Used as

boy

Main origins

Hebrew

Origins: Hebrew

Common meanings: A foundational Hebrew name meaning 'God is gracious.' It is one of the most influential and popular names in history.

Pronunciation samples: JOHN, JON | IPA: /dʒɒn/, dʒɒn

Variants and aliases: Giovanni, Ġwann, Jon

John appears most often in Africa, Oceania, Asia, Europe.

What does John mean?
John is commonly associated with meanings such as God is gracious and appears in 9 countries.
Is John a boy or girl name?
In this dataset, John appears mainly as boy.
Where is John most popular?
John appears in top lists across 9 countries, including Micronesia, Philippines, South Sudan. Best observed rank is #1.