John

Boy's name

John is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 8,047
Peak year 1947

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • John F. Kennedy - 35th US President
  • John Lennon - The Beatles musician
  • John Cena - WWE wrestler and actor
  • John Wayne - Actor in Western films
  • John Travolta - Actor in "Grease" and "Pulp Fiction"
  • John Mayer - Singer-songwriter and guitarist
  • John Legend - Singer-songwriter and musician
  • John Steinbeck - Author of "The Grapes of Wrath"
  • John Elway - NFL quarterback and executive
  • John Grisham - Author of legal thrillers

Brothers for John

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Sisters for John

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Name Variants

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