Joan vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

English American Scandinavian German

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Joan Rank #1,014

Bear Rank #829

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #1014 for Joan.

Is Joan or Bear more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Joan and Bear mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Joan and Bear boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.