Jean

Meaning of Jean

Jean is the French form of John, meaning "God is gracious." It's a way of saying thanks to God.

Jean has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jean

After ranking as high as #629 in 2000, Jean has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jean

• Jean-Claude Van Damme
  Martial artist and actor
• Jean Reno
  French actor (Leon: The Professional)
• Jean-Paul Gaultier
  French fashion designer
• Jean-Luc Picard
  Star Trek character
• Jean Alesi
  Former Formula One driver

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Questions about the name Jean

What does the name Jean mean?

Jean means jean is the french form of john, meaning "god is gracious." it's a way of saying thanks to god, and it comes from French origins.

Is Jean a boy's or a girl's name?

Jean is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jean?

Jean did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jean most popular?

Jean peaked at #629 in 2000.