Jean
- Meaning
- God is gracious
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What does Jean mean?
Jean means “God is gracious”.
Jean has two especially important naming traditions. In French it is the masculine form of John, while in English and Scottish usage Jean is also an established feminine name. Both belong to the Hebrew name family traditionally meaning “God is gracious,” but the French and English forms are pronounced differently.
That distinction is central to choosing the name. English Jean has the familiar sound heard in jeans, while French Jean has a nasal vowel and a different opening consonant. Jeanie can be an affectionate form in the English tradition; French Jean often appears in compound names such as Jean-Luc. Families may value its brevity, historical depth, or use among relatives, but should introduce the intended language and sound rather than assume that everyone will read it the same way.
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How popular is Jean?
United States · 2025Explore how often Jean is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,172 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Jean
- 176 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 4.9% Fewer than 2024
Jean over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,172 | 176 |
| 2025 | Girls | #2,130 | 88 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,142 | 185 |
| 2024 | Girls | #2,425 | 75 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,266 | 152 |
| 2023 | Girls | #2,631 | 67 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,385 | 135 |
| 2022 | Girls | #2,476 | 73 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,592 | 108 |
| 2021 | Girls | #2,241 | 83 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,420 | 122 |
| 2020 | Girls | #2,358 | 75 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,300 | 143 |
| 2019 | Girls | #2,099 | 90 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,248 | 148 |
| 2018 | Girls | #2,396 | 76 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,160 | 162 |
| 2017 | Girls | #2,474 | 73 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,083 | 182 |
| 2016 | Girls | #2,451 | 75 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,202 | 154 |
| 2015 | Girls | #2,665 | 67 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,066 | 184 |
| 2014 | Girls | #2,380 | 77 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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John
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
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Joan
Unisex- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Jean.
Avery
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- Ruler of the elves
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Carter
Unisex- Meaning
- Transporter of goods by cart
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Riley
Unisex- Meaning
- Rye clearing (English); Irish surname origin uncertain
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Logan
Unisex- Meaning
- Small hollow
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