John — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Boy

Meaning

God is gracious.

Etymology

From Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious.

Pronunciation

/dʒɑn/

Popularity

US

2020:#28

2021:#28

Quick Facts

Length:: 4 letters
Syllables:: 1
Ending:: -n

Origin

hebrew biblical

Themes

biblical classic

Nicknames & Variants

Nicknames:

Johnny, Jack

Variants:

Jon, Jonathan

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