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Johnpaul

Meaning
John and Paul: God is gracious; small
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Meaning & origin

What does Johnpaul mean?

Johnpaul means “John and Paul: God is gracious; small”.

Johnpaul combines two long-established names in one continuous spelling. John comes from a Hebrew name meaning God is gracious, while Paul comes from the Latin word for small. The two meanings remain separate elements of the compound rather than forming a single ancient phrase when joined together.

The name has an especially strong Catholic association through Popes John Paul I and John Paul II. It can also honor two relatives without choosing one name over the other. John Paul and John-Paul make the division more visible, while Johnpaul presents the combination as one first name. That practical difference is worth considering for everyday introductions, initials, and official records.

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  • John Paul
  • John-Paul
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How popular is Johnpaul?

United States · 2025

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US boys rank
#1,658
2025 · #1 is most popular
Boys named Johnpaul
101
Recorded births in 2025
Change in births
14.8%
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Johnpaul over time

United States · Boys

Boys
Yearly data & usage

Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.

Johnpaul: United States birth counts and ranks
YearUsageUS rankBirths
2025Boys#1,658101
2024Boys#1,84188
2023Boys#1,88684
2022Boys#1,78992
2021Boys#1,80687
2020Boys#1,530109
2019Boys#1,64699
2018Boys#1,425123
2017Boys#1,395126
2016Boys#1,426122
2015Boys#1,305136
2014Boys#1,139167

Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.

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