Jean

What does the baby name Jean mean? Learn about what Jean means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Jean - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Jean: J-E-A-N, is a 4-letter female given name.
Pronunciation of Jean: jeen; zhahn
Meaning of Jean: God is gracious, god is merciful, a short form of jebediah.
Origin of Jean: The name 'Jean' has multiple origins and can be traced back to different cultures. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan', meaning 'God is gracious'. In French, 'Jean' is the equivalent of the English name 'John'. Additionally, 'Jean' is also a feminine form of the name 'John' in English.; American Names; English Names; French Names; Hebrew Names; Saints Names; Scottish Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Jean: Chavon; Chavona; Gianina; Giovanna; Ivana; Jalena; Jana; Jane; Janet; Jania; Janica; Janice; Janie; Janika; Janina; Janitza; Janka; Jannelle; Jasia; Jeanette; Jeanie; Jeanne; Jenda; Jenella; Jenica; Jennette; Jess; Joanna; Jonelle; Jonet; Juanita; Shauna; Shavonne; Sheena; Shene; Sinead; Siobhan; Vania; Vanya
Popularity of Jean: The popularity of the name 'Jean' has varied over time. In the early 20th century, it was a common name for girls in English-speaking countries. It reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s. However, its usage has declined in recent decades.; Jean currently has 228 likes, and is in the top 4% of liked girl's names. The name Sandy is slightly more popular than Jean.

Etymology of Jean

The etymology of the name 'Jean' can be traced back to the Hebrew name 'Yochanan'. 'Yochanan' is composed of the elements 'Yah', which is a shortened form of the Hebrew name for God, and 'chanan', meaning 'gracious'. Therefore, the name 'Jean' carries the meaning of 'God is gracious'.

Cultural Significance of Jean

The name 'Jean' does not have a specific cultural significance associated with it. However, as a variant of the name 'John', it carries the historical and biblical associations of that name. 'John' is a prominent name in Christianity, as it refers to John the Baptist and several apostles.