Jean vs Imelda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

✓ All Clear

Jean Rank #1,141

Imelda Rank #3,675

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Is Jean or Imelda more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Jean and Imelda mean?

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

Are Jean and Imelda boy or girl names?

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