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138 Variations of John - Page 3

  1. Zana

    • Origin:

      Polish, Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, Latvian, Albanian

    • Meaning:

      "God is Gracious; lily; voice, fairy"

    • Description:

      An international possibility, heard from England and Israel to Poland, Latvia, and Albania. It is a name with a vast range of possible meanings and origins, including: a Polish variation of Jane, meaning "God is Gracious"; a Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian short form of Susanna, meaning "lily"; a Persian name meaning "woman"; a Mongolian name meaning "bullfinch"; and a Shona name from Zimbabwe meaning "a hundred".
  2. Evanna

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Evan, Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Evanna is the name of a Harry Potter actress who pronounces it ee-vah-na. This might be considered another international feminine form of the many variations of John; Ivana, Giovanna, and even Joan are cousins of Evanna. It could also be a compound name, combining Eva and Anna.
  3. Jovan

    • Origin:

      Slavic variation of John, or Latin

    • Meaning:

      "Jove-like, majestic"

    • Description:

      Jovan, the name of the supreme Roman deity, seems more extraterrestrial now -- and it's also firmly attached to a perfume label. Some parents may see it as a variation of Giovanni, the Italian for John. It is in fact the Slavic variation of John and may be an original way to honor an ancestral John.
  4. Sinead

    • Origin:

      Irish form of Janet

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      One of the best known of the Irish girls' names, thanks to singer Sinead O'Connor. Though it's still in the Irish Top 100, it's no longer quite as fashionable in Ireland as Aoife or Aisling. But by now everyone in the Western World knows it's pronounced shin-aid and so would have no trouble fitting in on an American playground.
  5. Vanya

    • Origin:

      Russian, diminutive of John

    • Description:

      This short form of Ivan just could join the other Russian nickname names coming into fashion, and it does have the Chekhov connection.
  6. Joanne

    • Origin:

      French variation of Joanna, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      A Top 100 name from the 1930s all the way through the 1950s, it's now firmly in Mom -- or Grandma -- land and supplanted for babies by Joanna.....or even great-grandmother Josephine. In its heyday, it had a host of variations, including JoAnn and Jo-Anne.
  7. Yann

    • Origin:

      French/Breton variation of John

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      This might be a better choice than the similarly pronounced Jan, to avoid gender confusion.
  8. Johann

    • Origin:

      Variation of Johan

    • Description:

      The traditional German spelling of this name, used by Goethe, Bach and many other luminaries.
  9. Jon

    • Origin:

      Variation of John or Jonathan

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious; or gift of Jehovah"

    • Description:

      Streamlined version of the classic boys' names, sometimes a short form of Jonathan, which is in fact an entirely different name from John attached to a different Biblical personage. Jon feels more modern than the traditional John, but some may find it an overly slight variation on an already slim name. Jon Snow is a popular character on HBO's Game of Thrones.
  10. Jan

    • Origin:

      Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Polish, Slovene, German, and Catalan variation of John, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      A standard form of John in Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Polish, Slovene, German, and Catalan. Properly pronounced yahn (in most of these languages), most Americans will still equate it with the Brady Bunchesque girls' name Jan, which is now officially extinct.
  11. Jano

    • Description:

      Jano is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Esperanto, it means 'gate' or 'doorway', while in some European cultures, it's considered a diminutive form of John or Johannes. The name can also be found in Slovak, Hungarian, and Italian communities. In ancient Roman mythology, Janus (related to Jano) was the two-faced god of beginnings, transitions, and doorways, looking to both past and future. Jano has a friendly, approachable sound with its short, two-syllable structure. While not widely common in English-speaking countries, the name enjoys some popularity in Eastern Europe and Latin American countries. Its simple pronunciation and cross-cultural appeal make it increasingly attractive to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible.

  12. Jens

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian variation of Johannes or John

    • Description:

      Short but substantial Nordic name that travels well -- although it runs the risk of being confused with all the feminine Jen names.
  13. Janice

    • Origin:

      Variation of Jane

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      For a minute or two this sounded more modern than Janet, now equally outmoded.
  14. Giannis

    • Origin:

      Modern Greek form of John, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Gianni, the Italian form of Johnny, has gotten popular in the US, and there's a good chance Giannis will be next, thanks to rising star basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is Greek. It makes an original spin on John or Jonas - though, it should be noted that the traditional Greek pronunciation would be YAH-nees. Other spelling variations are Iannis and Yanis - the latter perhaps being popular in France and on the rise in the UK.
  15. Nino

    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of Giannino and of Antonino

    • Description:

      Old-school Italian names that shortens a wide range of longer names, making it feel much more popular than it is on its own.
  16. Ohan

    • Origin:

      Armenian variation of John

    • Description:

      Strong and appealing Armenian choice, but could be confused with Owen.
  17. Jevon

    • Origin:

      Welsh, variation of Evan

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Yet another offshoot of the original John, also sometimes used as Jevan or Yevan.
  18. Jock

    • Origin:

      Scottish variation of Jack

    • Description:

      This is a Scottish pet form of John, the equivalent of Jack in England. Has long been used as a generic name for a Scotsman, here it's a generic name for a--well--jock.
  19. Yannick

    • Origin:

      Breton

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Yannick originated as a diminutive of Yann, the Breton form of John. However, it has since become popular as a standalone name in its native region of Brittany, as well as in France as a whole, where it peaked at #31 in 1973-4. It remains well within the Top 500 in France to this day, and has also seen regular use in Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Quebec.
  20. Iwan

    • Description:

      Iwan is a masculine name that serves as the Welsh, Polish, and Belarusian variant of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' This version maintains the original name's spiritual significance while offering a distinctive cultural flavor. Pronounced roughly as 'EE-vahn' (though this varies by culture), Iwan has been used for centuries across different parts of Europe. In Wales, it represents one of the traditional forms of John, while in Eastern European contexts it stands as a respected traditional name with deep historical roots. Though not frequently encountered in English-speaking countries outside of Welsh communities, Iwan offers a strong yet accessible option for parents seeking an international variation of a classic name with religious significance.