John
What is the meaning of the name John?
The name John is primarily a male name of Hebrew origin that means God Is Gracious.
John is one of the most common names in English. It ultimately derives from the Latin name Iohannes, which comes from the original Greek form of the name. John the Baptist and the apostle John are two important figures that gave rise to the popularity of the name. Throughout history the name has been borne by many important notable people, including kings and emperors.
While John is the most common form in English, the name has a myriad of variations in other languages including Evan, Ian, Johan, Giovanni, and many more.
Famous bearers: John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John Tyler, John F. Kennedy, U.S. Presidents. John Travolta, actor. John Locke, philosopher. John Grisham, author. John Gielgud, actor. John Wayne, actor. John Elway, U.S. football player. John Lennon, musician. John Cusack, actor.
Different Spellings of the name John:
Jhon, Jonn
People who like the name John also like:
Andrew, Jack, Henry, Matthew, Alexander, Benjamin, William, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Ava, Olivia, Grace, Emma, AbigailNames like John:
Johan, Jaime, Jeannie, Jennaya, Joan, Jaana, Jamie, Jania, Jemima, Jamuna, Jaquan, Janie, Jazmine, Jaeson, Jessamine, Johann, Jesimae, Jojen, Jaunie, Janine, Jayana, Jainna, Jin, Jasani, Janiya, Jnyah, Jeanine, Janya, Juhani, JehanneCelebrity Babies with this Name:
John Phillips - son of Julie Bowen and Scott Phillips , born 2009John Rocco Falconetti - son of Shannon Miller and John Falconetti , born 2009
John-David Duggar - son of Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar , born 1990
Donald John Trump III - son of Donald Trump JR. and Vanessa Hayden , born 2009
Charlie John Oldman - son of Gary Oldman and Lesley Manville , born 1999
Noah John Witherspoon - son of Kelly Rowland and Tim Witherspoon , born 2021
Rio John Chmerkofskiy - son of Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd , born 2023
Stats for the Name John
John is currently #89 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts John is currently #26 in U.S. birthsPotential drawbacks of using the name John:
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1. Commonness: John is an extremely popular and common name, which may result in the child being one of many Johns in their school or community.2. Lack of uniqueness: Due to its popularity, the name John may lack individuality and fail to make the child stand out.
3. Potential confusion: With so many people named John, there could be instances where the child is confused with someone else who shares the same name.
4. Difficulty in personal branding: The commonness of the name might make it challenging for the child to establish a distinct personal brand or identity.
5. Cultural associations: In some cultures, the name John may carry certain stereotypes or expectations that could impact how others perceive and interact with the child.
Songs about John
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(Big) John Wayne Socks Psychology On The Jaw - Hatfield and the North
Abraham, Martin, and John - Dion, Harry Belafonte, Smokey Robinson
Ballad of John and Yoko - the Beatles
Big, Bad John - Jimmy Dean
Dear John - Cyndi Lauper
Dear John - Hank Williams
Dear John - Ryan Adams
Dear John - Status Quo
Dear John Letter - Jean Shepard, Bobby Bare, Skeeter Davis
Farmer John - The Premiers
From Arik to John - Grace Gale
Geraldine and John - Joe Jackson
Get up John - Emmylou Harris
God John - The Cassandra Complex
Gris John - Dr. John
Hey John, What's Your Name Again? - The Devil Wears Prada
I Just Shot John Lennon - The Cranberries
I Love John, She Loves Paul - Beulah
John Barbour traditional, recorded - Great Big Sea
John Brown - Bob Dylan
John Deere Green - Joe Diffie
John Deux Trois - Of Mice & Men
John Finn's Wife - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
John Gets Leftovers Again - A Minor Forest
John Haber - Bill Morrissey
John Hardy Was a Desperate Little Man - the Carter Family
John Henry - Harry Belafonte
John Henry - Woody Guthrie
John I Love You - Sinéad O'Connor
John Kanaka - Don Sineti and Chris Morgan
John Kettley Is A Weatherman - A Tribe Of Toffs
John Lee Supertaster - They Might Be Giants
John O'Dreams - Garnet Rogers
John Prine - Low
John Sinclair - John Lennon
John Smith - Graham Kendrick
John the 23rd - Sarah Slean
John the Babtist - John Martyn
John the Fisherman - Primus
John the Revelator - Depeche Mode
John the Revelator - Harry Belafonte, The White Stripes
John Walker's Blues - Steve Earle
John Wayne Gacy, Jr. - Sufjan Stevens
John's Abbey - Keith Jarrett
John, I'm Only Dancing - David Bowie
Letter To a John - Ani DiFranco
Lost John - Lonnie Donegan
Mad John - The Small Faces
My Little John Henry - Alan Lomax
No Bed for Beatle John - Yoko Ono
No Xmas for John Quays - The Fall
Not Now John - Pink Floyd
Put Your Dukes Up, John - The Little Flames, Arctic Monkeys
Regular John - Queens of the Stone Age
Sleepy-Eyed John - Johnny Horton
Sloop John B. - Beach Boys
Song for John Davis - The Mountain Goats
The Ballad of John and Yoko - The Beatles
The Story of John Henry's Hammer - Johnny Cash
This Time, John - Stina Nordenstam
Uncle John's Band - The Grateful Dead
Who Killed John Columbo? - Wesley Willis
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