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138 Variations of John - Page 4

  1. João

    • Origin:

      Portuguese variation of John

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      A Portuguese classic. Many members of the Portuguese royal family were named João, and today it’s associated with a number of Portuguese and Brazilian footballers.
  2. Yahya

    • Origin:

      Arabic, Turkish, and Persian form of Yochanan

    • Meaning:

      "God is Gracious"

    • Description:

      Yahya is an Islamic name derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, making it both an honor for the prophet John the Baptist, and one of many international forms of John. In Islamic tradition, Yahya is celebrated for his gentleness, his goodness, and his dedication to and understanding of scriptures from a young age.
      Currently popular in England and Wales, Tunisia, and Belgium, Yahya has also been on and off of the US Top 1000 charts since 2015. Since 2022, however, it has climbing up the ranks, and 2024 saw it become one of the fastest rising names of the year when it rose 175 places when it was given to nearly 380 boys.
  3. Ivanka

    • Origin:

      Variation of Ivana

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      High-profile First Daughter Trump bears a nickname for her mother's name, Ivana. But though quite common in Slavic countries, and despite its international appeal, Ivanka is likely to remain a Singe-Celebrity name in the US — the Oprah of the political world — for the foreseeable future. Ivanka's larger impact on names may be inspiring parents to name their daughters after their moms.
  4. Ivana

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Ivan

    • Description:

      A rarely used Slavic name until the Czech-born ex-Mrs. Trump took it over the top. Daughter's name Ivanka adds a dollop of charm.
  5. Seanan

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Sean or Irish

    • Meaning:

      "wise, old"

    • Description:

      Seanan and its more-popular variation Senan are connected to the Latin word "senator" and are ancient saints' names, but may also be thought of as diminutives of Sean, the Irish form of John, given that the suffix "an" is an Irish diminutive meaning "little". Virtually unknown in the US, it might appeal as an update for the no-longer-stylish Sean.
  6. Jone

    • Description:

      Jone is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It can be viewed as a variant spelling of Joan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' In Basque culture, Jone is a distinct female name pronounced 'HO-neh' and is associated with the moon. The name also appears occasionally as a variation of Joni or as a simplified form of Joanne. While relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, Jone has seen modest usage historically. Its simplicity gives it a clean, modern appeal despite its ancient roots. The name's cross-cultural presence means it can function well internationally, being easily pronounced in various languages. Jone offers a streamlined alternative to more common variants like Joan or Joanna while maintaining their graceful qualities and historical significance.

  7. Jaclyn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Jacqueline, French

    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"

    • Description:

      Jaclyn is a feminine name derived from the English name Jacqueline, which is a feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob. The name Jacob comes from Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter."

  8. Evans

    • Origin:

      Welsh surname

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord is gracious"

    • Description:

      Evans is an historic Welsh patronymic surname, derived from Evan, which is a form of John. With Evan's popularity in the U.S. and the U.K. -- it's a Top 50 names -- the stylish s-ending version may also be on the rise.
  9. St john

    • Origin:

      English saint's name

    • Description:

      St. JOhn is mainly (but rarely) used by Catholics in England -- there's one in Jane Eyre. This would probably be too cumbersome for most American kids.
  10. Sinjin

    • Origin:

      Phonetic spelling of St. John

    • Description:

      The name St. John is much more usable in its phonetic spelling — similar to the way St. Clair evolved into Sinclair. St. John has some literary cred — St. John Rivers is a cool character in Jane Eyre.

      St. John has been attached to a number of notable men — not as a first but as a middle name, one shared by Evelyn Waugh, Basil Rathbone, Richard Harris and Brian Eno.

  11. Xhoana

    • Origin:

      Albanian variation of Joan

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Notably borne by musician Xhoana Xheneti — known professionally as Xhoana X — Xhoana is an Albanian form of Joan. It ultimately derives from John, making it one of many international, feminine variations.
  12. Jeannot

    • Description:

      Jeannot is a charming masculine French diminutive of Jean (the French equivalent of John). The '-ot' suffix traditionally indicates affection or endearment in French naming customs. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'God is gracious.' Jeannot has a playful, affectionate quality while maintaining a distinctly French character. While common in French-speaking regions historically, especially as a nickname, it's relatively uncommon as a formal given name, particularly outside Francophone communities. The name carries a certain rustic charm and cultural specificity, evoking images of rural French life. For parents seeking a name with authentic French heritage and a friendly, approachable quality, Jeannot offers distinctive cultural connections.
  13. Ioan

    • Origin:

      Welsh, Romanian

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      A simple and appealing multi-cultural form of John, but Americans will be baffled by all those vowels.
  14. Jeanine

    • Origin:

      French variation of Jean

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      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 list since, but perhaps cute retro nickname Jeannie could tempt some vintage-loving parents back.
  15. Janne

    • Origin:

      Danish and Norwegian diminutive of Johanna

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      This common name for both boys and girls in Scandinavia would definitely work better as a feminine name in the U.S.
  16. Hampus

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "jumping"

    • Description:

      Hampus is a European name virtually unheard of in the US, a form of Hampo and Hampel. It may also be a nickname for Johannes, the German form of John.
  17. Jussi

    • Description:

      Jussi is a Finnish male name that functions as a familiar form of Johannes, the Finnish variant of John. With roots in Hebrew, the original name Yochanan means 'God is gracious.' Jussi has been particularly popular in Finland, where it maintains cultural significance and is recognized as distinctly Finnish. The name gained broader recognition through famous Finnish tenor Jussi Björling (1911-1960), whose international opera career brought the name to wider attention. Though common in Finland, Jussi remains relatively uncommon outside Nordic countries. The name has a warm, approachable quality with its soft consonants and ending vowel. Despite limited international use, it represents Finnish naming traditions while being relatively easy for non-Finnish speakers to pronounce.
  18. Ieuan

    • Origin:

      Welsh variation of John

    • Description:

      Ieuan was in the England & Wales Top 300 from the late 90s until the late-2000s, but in other countries, the pronunciation and spelling would be troublesome.
  19. Hannes

    • Origin:

      German, Dutch, Scandinavian variation of Johannes

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Johannes never caught on in the US, but popular European short form Hannes may be more accessible.
  20. Janica

    • Origin:

      Variation of Jannik

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      With its upbeat Slavic/Scandinavian air, it has the most potential of all the Jan names.