John Name Meaning & Origin
/John/Name Origin
The name John is of Hebrew origin, derived from Yohanan, meaning 'Graced by God'. It became popular in English-speaking countries through biblical influence and has been a common given name for centuries.
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American (Western) 50%
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British (Western) 30%
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Australian (Western) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: John
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name John in the US (SSA Data):
John Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 2
People with this name tend to be: Peacemaker, intuitive and cooperative.