John
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name John
John derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious" or "the Lord is merciful," composed of the elements "Yo" (God) and "chanan" (to be gracious).
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Etymology
John derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious" or "the Lord is merciful," composed of the elements "Yo" (God) and "chanan" (to be gracious). The name became widespread across Christian, Jewish, and Islamic cultures through biblical prominence, particularly as the name of John the Baptist and the Apostle John, and has been borne by numerous saints, popes, and historical figures throughout European and Western history.
John currently ranks #23 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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