John Parry Name Meaning & Origin
/JON P PAIR-ee/Name Origin
The name 'John' is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. It became extremely popular in English-speaking countries due to its biblical roots. 'Parry' is a Welsh surname derived from the given name 'Peris', which is a Welsh form of 'Peredur', and it often indicates 'son of Peris'. The surname is common in Wales and among Welsh descendants.
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American (Anglo-American) 85% -
British (Anglo-British) 10% -
Welsh (Welsh) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: John
- Last Name: Parry
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Famous People Named John Parry
Famous people named John include John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States; John Lennon, the British musician and member of The Beatles; and John Adams, the second President of the United States. Famous people with the surname Parry include Sir William Parry, a British explorer; Henry Parry, a 19th-century bishop; and Sir Hubert Parry, a renowned English composer.
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name John in the US (SSA Data):
John Parry Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 2
People with this name tend to be: Peacemaker, intuitive and cooperative.