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Joan vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Catalan American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,014
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Joan Rank #1,014
Jon Rank #893

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1014 for Joan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joan or Jon more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Joan and Jon mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joan and Jon boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.

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