Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is Merciful, Gift of God, God is Gracious
Pronunciation: jahn, /dʒɑn/, JH AA N
Popularity Rank: #31
Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. John is a classic name that has been popular for centuries and is found in many cultures around the world.
The name John is of Hebrew origin and means God is Merciful, Gift of God, God is Gracious, By the Grace of God, God has been gracious: has shown favor in the bible John the baptist baptized christ in the jordan. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
John is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Nigeria, and 101 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: jahn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dʒɑn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AA N
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name John is recorded 614,185 times globally, ranking it as the 31th most common name worldwide.
John is most prevalent in United States of America, with 191,652 occurrences, making it the 5th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name John is found among 1 in every 4 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #5 | 1 : 9 |
| United Kingdom | #3 | 1 : 5 |
| Nigeria | #6 | 1 : 31 |
| South Africa | #7 | 1 : 85 |
| Colombia | #110 | 1 : 49 |
| Ireland | #1 | 1 : 4 |
| Netherlands | #7 | 1 : 18 |
| Canada | #2 | 1 : 20 |
| France | #264 | 1 : 96 |
| Malaysia | #29 | 1 : 148 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name John from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
John Todd was a Northern Irish mathematician most of whose career was spent in England and the USA; he was a pioneer in the field of numerical analysis.
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Last Updated: May 24, 2024 08:52 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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