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Imelda vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Imelda Rank #3,675
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imelda or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Imelda and John mean?

Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Imelda and John boy or girl names?

Imelda is primarily a girl name. John is primarily a boy name.

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