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Jean-Fred

Quick answerJean-Fred is a French hyphenated given name combining "Jean" (from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious") and "Fred" (a short form of Alfred, from Germanic elements meaning "elf counsel").

French · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,973
TrendVintage
Peak year1965
Syllables2
OriginFrench
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
Numerology9 Chaldean 4
Global rank#2,973

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Jean-Fred

Jean-Fred is a French hyphenated given name combining "Jean" (from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious") and "Fred" (a short form of Alfred, from Germanic elements meaning "elf counsel").

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Etymology

Jean-Fred is a French hyphenated given name combining "Jean" (from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious") and "Fred" (a short form of Alfred, from Germanic elements meaning "elf counsel"). The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and reflects a modern practice of combining traditional names, with no specific religious requirement though Jean carries Christian associations.

Jean-Fred currently ranks #2,973 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.

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