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At a Glance
- Meaning
- 'God is gracious' (from Hebrew Yehochanan)
- Origin
- Hebrew (via Latin/Greek, English form of Joanna, Catalan form of John)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- JONE
Joan is the English form of Joanna and the Catalan form of John, tracing back through Latin and Greek to the Hebrew Yehochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It's a name with real depth of history behind that simple, one-syllable sound.
Meaning & Origin of Joan
Meaning: 'God is gracious' (from Hebrew Yehochanan).
Origin: Hebrew (via Latin/Greek, English form of Joanna, Catalan form of John).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Joan
JONEIPA /dʒoʊn/
Popularity of Joan
Joan reached its high point in 1931, when 19,119 baby girls were given the name and it ranked #5 nationally. By 2024 it had fallen far from that peak, with just 220 babies named Joan and a rank of #1013.
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FAQ
What does the name Joan mean?
‘God is gracious’ (from Hebrew Yehochanan). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Joan?
Joan is pronounced JONE (IPA: /dʒoʊn/).
Is Joan a popular name right now?
Joan peaked at #5 in 1931 and is ranked #1013 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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