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Jett 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

Jett Rank #161
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #161 for Jett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jett or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jett at #161 in the United States.

What do Jett and John mean?

Jett means "black gemstone; jet" (English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jett and John boy or girl names?

Jett is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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