Boy Names Lists
Variations of John
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Joop
Dutch, diminutive of Johannes
Has an almost comical enthusiastic feel that may not translate to this culture.
Juaaka
Greenlandic, from Hebrew
"God is gracious"
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.
Juana
Spanish, feminine variation of Juan
"God is gracious"
Juana has not achieved the popularity in the U.S. of the male version Juan. Whereas Juan has made it almost to the Top 50 on the U. S. hit parade, sister Juana has barely entered the thousand most…
Juanita
Spanish, feminine variation of Juan
Pervasive in all Spanish-speaking cultures, Juanita, like Juana, has not emigrated.
Juhani
Finnish
"god is gracious"
Finnish form of John
Jussi
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…
Keaka
Keaka is a masculine Hawaiian name that carries the natural beauty and rhythmic quality characteristic of Polynesian naming traditions. In Hawaiian culture, names often connect to natural elements or…
Keoni
Hawaiian variation of John
"God is gracious"
Keoni is one of the lesser-used international forms of John, but it has an on-trend sound that many parents may find appealing, perhaps as an alternative honor name. As well as Hawaii, it is also…
Maclean
Scottish
"servant of Saint John"
Whether you pronounce it Mac-cleen or Mac-clayn, this is one of the crispest and most appealing of the Mac names. The Scottish clan Maclean is one of the oldest of the Highland Scottish clans. Trivia…
Nino
Italian, diminutive of Giannino and of Antonino
Old-school Italian names that shortens a wide range of longer names, making it feel much more popular than it is on its own.
Oana
Romanian short form of Ioana
"God is gracious"
An lesser-known member of the John-Joan family, though popular in its native habitat, has never emigrated, possibly due to its non-intuitive pronunciation.
Ohan
Armenian variation of John
Strong and appealing Armenian choice, but could be confused with Owen.
Ohannes
Ohannes is a masculine name of Armenian origin, representing the Armenian form of Johannes, which itself is a Latin variant of the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." Common…
Ohari
Ohari is a masculine name with diverse cultural connections. In Japanese, it may relate to elements meaning 'big' (o-) combined with 'needle' (hari). The name also appears in Polynesian naming…
Seanan
Modern form of Senán or elaboration of Sean, Irish
"little old one; God is gracious"
Seanan might be considered an Anglicized form of Seanán, itself a modern form of Senán, an Old Irish name meaning "little old one", giving it a wise and ancient feel. The name of a 6th century saint…
Seann
Seann is a masculine name primarily representing an alternative spelling of Sean, the Irish form of John. While Sean (pronounced 'shawn') comes from the Irish version of the Hebrew name Yochanan…
Seathan
Seathan is a masculine name with Celtic and Scottish Gaelic roots. It's considered a variant of Sean or Shane, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name John, meaning 'God is gracious.' In Gaelic…
Seghan
Seghan is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of 'Seaghan,' an Irish form of John, which means 'God is gracious.' Alternatively, it could be…
Shauna
Hebrew
"God is gracious"
More modern options: Shaw, Shay, or even Sean.
Sheena
Anglicization of Sine; Irish variation of Jane
"God is gracious"
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…