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At a Glance: Name: Jean – Meaning: God is gracious – Origin: French (Hebrew root) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: JEEN
Jean is a French name with a Hebrew root, meaning "God is gracious." It's a gender-neutral name with a clean, modern style, and pronounced JEEN. For parents drawn to short, clean names with a clear meaning, it's worth a look.
Meaning & Origin of Jean
Meaning: God is gracious.
Origin: French (Hebrew root).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Jean
Phonetic: JEEN IPA: /ˈdʒiːn/
Popularity of Jean
Jean peaked at #12 in the U.S. in 1926, when 12,168 babies were given the name, but by 2024 it had fallen to #1139 with only 184 babies — SSA records span 1880 to 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Jean mean?
God is gracious. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jean)
How do you pronounce Jean?
Jean is pronounced JEEN (IPA: /ˈdʒiːn/).
Is Jean a popular name right now?
Jean peaked at #12 in 1926 and is ranked #1139 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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