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Imelda vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imelda

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,675
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jean

Girl #2,403 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,403
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Imelda Rank #3,675
Jean Rank #2,403

Jean is more popular, ranked #2403 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imelda or Jean more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #2403 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Imelda and Jean mean?

Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin). Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Imelda and Jean boy or girl names?

Imelda is primarily a girl name. Jean is primarily a girl name.

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