John

Masculine

Meaning

God is gracious

Etymology

From the Latin Iohannes, derived from the Greek Ioannes, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." One of the most universal names in Western civilization.

About the Name John

John has been the most common male name in the English-speaking world for centuries. It appears throughout the Bible, in monarchical history, and among American presidents and literary figures.

Notable Bearers

John Adams John F. Kennedy John Locke John Milton