Boy Names Lists
Updated September 2026
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Scandinavian variation of Johannes or John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
Short but substantial Nordic name that travels well -- although it runs the risk of being confused with all the feminine Jen names.
Romanian and Basque variation of John
A cross between Ian and a group of atomic particles.
Gaelic variation of John
Iain, this authentic Gaelic form of John, has been well used in Scotland since the early twentieth century, used concurrently with the shortened Ian spelling, but is rarely seen in the US. Iain Banks…
French/Breton variation of John
This might be a better choice than the similarly pronounced Jan, to avoid gender confusion.
Anglicization of Sine; Irish variation of Jane
Animated Gaelic name popularized by singer Sheena Easton, also brings to mind Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, the Amazonian comic book and TV series heroine. Sine is considered to be and English…
Dutch and German variation of John
Popular form of John in Germany. Just remember to pronounce it YAHN-nik, which most English-speakers won't. Jannick is another spelling.
Hebrew
More modern options: Shaw, Shay, or even Sean.
Irish form of Janet
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…
Jehan is a masculine name with medieval origins, representing an Old French variant of 'Jean,' which itself derives from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious.' Popular during the…
French variation of Jean
Together with the more common (in France) Jeannine spelling, this feminine form of Jean was most popular in the 1930s in its home country, and in the 1960s in the US. It's fallen off the Top 1000…
Galician variation of John
X names are always intriguing, and this Galician version of John is no exception...except, it seems like an awful lot of complication. Other variations of John that might prove more wearable in an…
Hovhannes is the Armenian form of the name John, derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This masculine name has deep historical roots in Armenian culture, where it has been used…
Welsh, Romanian
A simple and appealing multi-cultural form of John, but Americans will be baffled by all those vowels.
Yohannan is a masculine name with ancient origins, representing the Aramaic and Syriac form of John. The name derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'the Lord has shown…
Dutch diminutive of Johannes, Hebrew
Friendly in feel, Jente is a Dutch diminutive of Johannes, familiar in the Netherlands and Belgium. While it is currently more popular for girls, it did appear in the Dutch Top 500 back in the 2000s.
Jöns is a traditional Scandinavian masculine name of Swedish origin. It represents the Nordic variation of Johannes, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The…
Diminutive of Jonathan
"gift of Jehovah"
Jaunty, to say the least, Jonty might be an option if Johnny feels too old school. It has been noticed most often on the playing fields, as in U.K. rugby player Jonty Parkin (born Jonathan) and South…
Dutch, diminutive of Johannes
Has an almost comical enthusiastic feel that may not translate to this culture.
Greenlandic, from Hebrew
This lively boy name originated as a nickname form of Juaat, the Greenlandic variant of John. Its most famous namesake is the Greenlandic musician Juaaka Lyberth.
Finnish
"god is gracious"
Finnish form of John