Joan

Meaning of Joan

Joan means "God is gracious." It's a name that expresses thanks for God's favor.

Joan has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Joan

After ranking as high as #782 in 2002, Joan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Joan

• Joan Miró
  Spanish surrealist painter
• Joan Baez
  American folk singer
• Joan Didion
  American writer and essayist
• Joan Jett
  American rock musician
• Joan Rivers
  American comedian and television host

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Questions about the name Joan

What does the name Joan mean?

Joan means joan means "god is gracious." it's a name that expresses thanks for god's favor, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Joan?

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

When was Joan most popular?

Joan peaked at #782 in 2002.