April vs Joan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

April

Girl #502 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to open (spring)"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #1,238 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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April Rank #502

Joan Rank #1,238

April is more popular, ranked #502 vs #1238 for Joan.

Is April or Joan more popular?

April is more popular, ranked #502 compared to Joan at #1238 in the United States.

What do April and Joan mean?

April means "to open (spring)" (Latin origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are April and Joan boy or girl names?

April is primarily a girl name. Joan is primarily a girl name.