Gender: Male
Origin: French
Meaning: God is Merciful, John, God is Gracious
Pronunciation: zhahn, /ʒɑːn/, JH IY N
Popularity Rank: #295
From the French name Jehan, which is a form of Johannes, the Latin form of John. It means 'God is gracious' or 'gift from God'. Jean is a popular name in France and other French-speaking regions.
The name Jean is of French origin and means God is Merciful, John, God is Gracious. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jean is commonly found in France, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 96 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: zhahn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ʒɑːn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH IY N
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Jean is recorded 170,561 times globally, ranking it as the 295th most common name worldwide.
Jean is most prevalent in France, with 58,545 occurrences, making it the 32th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Jean is found among 1 in every 22 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #32 | 1 : 22 |
| United States of America | #249 | 1 : 83 |
| United Kingdom | #184 | 1 : 42 |
| Brazil | #106 | 1 : 82 |
| Cameroon | #4 | 1 : 60 |
| Belgium | #45 | 1 : 45 |
| Colombia | #415 | 1 : 220 |
| Peru | #228 | 1 : 164 |
| Chile | #229 | 1 : 124 |
| South Africa | #469 | 1 : 548 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jean from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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