John is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is gracious; Hebrew origin meaning "God shows mercy".” With 1 syllable, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Johnny, Jack. As of 2023, John ranks #26 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #26 in 2022.
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JAHN
Phonetic spelling
Currently #26 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
John means “God is gracious; Hebrew origin meaning "God shows mercy".” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
John is pronounced JAHN.
John is most commonly used as a boy's name.
John currently ranks #26 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for John include Johnny, Jack.
Middle names that pair well with John include John William, John Thomas, John Michael, John David.
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