Name Profile
John
The name John is primarily a male name of Hebrew origin that means God Is Gracious.John is one of the most common names in English. It ultimately derives from the Latin name Iohannes, which comes from the original Greek form of the name. John the Baptist and the apostle John are two important figures that gave rise to the popularity of the name. Throughout history the name has been borne by many important notable people, including kings and emperors. While John is the most common form in English, the name has a myriad of variations in other languages including Evan, Ian, Johan, Giovanni, and many more.
Meaning
God Is Gracious
Popularity
169 views
Favorites
1 saves
Popularity trend
Pronunciation
jahn
Name Story
Traits
- Kind
- Resilient
- Traditional
- Friendly
Compatibility
John is a classic and timeless name that pairs well with a wide variety of sibling names. It also works nicely as a strong and traditional middle name choice. Culturally, John fits in well with both traditional and modern naming styles.
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
John Grisham
Writer
Born: February 8, 1955 · Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States
John McEnroe
Tennis Player, Commentator
Born: February 16, 1959 · Wiesbaden, West Germany
John Hughes
Filmmaker
Born: February 18, 1950 · Lansing, Michigan, USA
John Barrowman
Actor, Singer
Born: March 11, 1967 · Glasgow, Scotland
John Boyega
Actor
Born: March 17, 1992 · London, England
John Major
Politician
Born: March 29, 1943 · London, England
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Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- John Original form
- Johann German
- Jean French
- Giovanni Italian
- Ioannis Greek
- Juan Spanish
- Jonas Lithuanian
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Georgian
Cultural Adaptations
- ジョン (Jon) Japanese
- 約翰 (Yāohàn) Chinese
- ჯონ (Jon) Georgian
Frequently Asked Questions about John
- What does John mean?
- God Is Gracious
- What is the origin of John?
- John has Hebrew origins.
- Is John popular?
- John has been viewed 169 times and saved to favorites 1 times by our community.
- What are similar names to John?
- Similar names include Joan, Greg, Nina, Ethan, Xavi.
- How do you pronounce John?
- John is pronounced jahn.
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