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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.
Best rank
#1
Used as
boy
Main origins
Hebrew
Origins: Hebrew
Origin pages: Hebrew baby names
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
Regional Usage Summary
Africa
Oceania
Asia
Europe
Popularity by Country
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