Jean: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JEEN · 1 syllable
Jean means “God is gracious”, from French and Latin and Greek.
Variant of Jeanne, from French Jeanne, from Old French Jehane, from Medieval Latin Johanna, variant of Latin Ioanna under influence from Latin Iohannes, from Koine Greek (Ioanna), from Hebrew (Yohanah, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of (Y hohanan).
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- French, Latin, Greek
- Pronunciation
- JEEN
- US babies a year
- about 307 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1920
- Style
- Vintage
How popular is Jean?
About 307 US babies a year were named Jean in 2021–2025. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1920.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| Scotland | #765 |
| Ireland | #846 |
| France | #120 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Jean?
Half of US adults named Jean are older than 70; most are between 37 and 90. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Jean
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Jean have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Jean
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- France
- Marion
- Constance
- Sylvia
- Virginia
- Doris
- Barbara
- Juanita
- Lois
- Marjorie
- Ann
- Antoinette
- Claudine
- Jane
- Helene
- Marcella
On these lists
- Vintage gender-neutral names
- Greek gender-neutral names
- Latin gender-neutral names
- French gender-neutral names
Questions about Jean
What does the name Jean mean?
Jean means “God is gracious”. It comes from French and Latin and Greek.
How do you pronounce Jean?
Jean is pronounced JEEN.
How popular is the name Jean?
About 307 US babies a year were named Jean in 2021–2025. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1920.
How old are people named Jean?
Half of US adults named Jean are older than 70. Most are between 37 and 90.