Boy
John
JON
Top 50 ↓ Falling
✦ Meaning
“Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious' or 'God's grace.' John the Baptist baptized Jesus; John the Apostle wrote the Gospel. Among the most venerated names in Christendom.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #21 in the United States.
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
1
Nicknames
JonJohnnyJack
Style
ClassicStrongTimelessBold
Famous Bearers
- John F. Kennedy (president)
- John Lennon (musician)
- John Grisham (author)
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Cross-Cultural Notes
Universal across all cultures and languages
People Also Ask
Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious' or 'God's grace.' John the Baptist baptized Jesus; John the Apostle wrote the Gospel. Among the most venerated names in Christendom.
John is currently ranked #21 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.
Popular nicknames for John include Jon, Johnny, Jack.
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