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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Yahweh has shown favor (God is gracious)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JAHN
John is a Hebrew name, pronounced JAHN, meaning "Yahweh has shown favor" — God is gracious. It has a clean, simple sound that feels equally at home in any decade, which is part of why it has stuck around for so long.
Meaning & Origin of John
Meaning: Yahweh has shown favor (God is gracious).
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce John
JAHNIPA /ˈdʒɑːn/
Popularity of John
John sat at #1 among boys' names in 1880, given to 9,655 babies that year, and it's still holding strong more than a century later at #21 in 2024 with 8,047 babies given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name John mean?
Yahweh has shown favor (God is gracious). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce John?
John is pronounced JAHN (IPA: /ˈdʒɑːn/).
Is John a popular name right now?
John peaked at #1 in 1880 and is ranked #21 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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