Jean

Boy's name

Jean is a French form of the name John, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 184
Peak year 1993

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme - Actor and martial artist.
  • Jean-Paul Sartre - Philosopher and writer.
  • Jean Reno - Actor known for "Léon: The Professional."
  • Jean-Michel Basquiat - Artist and neo-expressionist painter.
  • Jean-Luc Godard - French-Swiss film director and screenwriter.
  • Jean-Jacques Rousseau - Philosopher and writer of "The Social Contract."
  • Jean-Pierre Jeunet - Film director of "Amélie" and "Delicatessen."
  • Jean Dujardin - Actor known for "The Artist" and "The Wolf of Wall Street."
  • Jean-Marc Vallée - Film director of "Dallas Buyers Club" and "Big Little Lies."
  • Jean de La Fontaine - French fabulist and poet.

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