John

Meaning of John

God is gracious; God has shown favor.

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

Popularity of John

John has held fairly steady, sitting around #23 in 2025 after peaking at #14 in 2000.

Notable people named John

• John F. Kennedy
  35th U.S. President
• John Lennon
  Musician and songwriter
• John Travolta
  Actor and dancer
• John Cena
  Professional wrestler and actor
• John Grisham
  Author of legal thrillers

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Questions about the name John

What does the name John mean?

John means god is gracious; god has shown favor, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name John?

In 2025, John ranked #23 for boys, down from #21 the year before.

When was John most popular?

John peaked at #14 in 2000.