John as a Male Name
John is most commonly a boy's name.
Parents choosing John for a boy get a name with a clear Hebrew heritage and a well-established boy's usage. The name John means “Yahweh is gracious” and is of Hebrew origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Jon, Johnny, Jack, Sean, Ian.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of John across all genders, see the complete John name meaning.
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Is John a boy's name?+
John is most commonly a boy's name. It means “Yahweh is gracious” and is of Hebrew origin.
What does John mean?+
John means “Yahweh is gracious” and originates from Hebrew.