Meaning: The Lord is gracious
The story
John comes through Greek and Latin from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. Its long history has produced related forms in many languages, including Juan and Jean.
Nicknames
- Johnny
- Jack
- Jon
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Origins
John comes from Hebrew and English.
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