John
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced JON
Verified name
What does John mean?
God is gracious
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 23 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 174 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Jack, Johnny, Jon
Variant: Jon, Johannes, Jean
Related: Juan, Giovanni, Sean, Ian
Using John across cultures
Historically the most common male name in the Western world.
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