Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: French/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #1137 in 2024 with 184 babies born.
History: Jean is the French form of John, from the Hebrew 'Yochanan.' In France and Francophone cultures it has been one of the most common male names for centuries. In English-speaking countries it is more often used as a feminine name, but retains its masculine usage in French culture and among French-heritage families.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Jean? About 1 in 12,851 babies born in 2024 were named Jean, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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