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Jean vs Juan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,141
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jean Rank #1,141
Juan Rank #137

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #1141 for Jean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jean or Juan more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Jean at #1141 in the United States.

What do Jean and Juan mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jean and Juan boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.

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