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John

Boy · Hebrew · Short name

Meaning
God is gracious
Pronunciation
JON
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning God is gracious.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • JonEnglish

    Modern spelling without the h.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • John Adams

    1735–1826

    Second President of the United States and a Founding Father.

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  • John F. Kennedy

    1917–1963

    35th President of the United States, assassinated in Dallas in 1963.

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Similar names

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Jonathan

JON-uh-thun

Boy · Hebrew

Meaning: God has given

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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