Jean vs Joanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Girl #2,403 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French English Scottish American

15 High Risk

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Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

✓ All Clear

Jean Rank #2,403

Joanna Rank #329

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 vs #2403 for Jean.

Is Jean or Joanna more popular?

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Jean at #2403 in the United States.

What do Jean and Joanna mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin).

Are Jean and Joanna boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a girl name. Joanna is primarily a girl name.