Joan vs Lorraine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Girl #1,238 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the kingdom of Lothar"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Joan Rank #1,238

Lorraine Rank #1,416

Joan is more popular, ranked #1238 vs #1416 for Lorraine.

Is Joan or Lorraine more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1238 compared to Lorraine at #1416 in the United States.

What do Joan and Lorraine mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Lorraine means "from the kingdom of Lothar" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Joan and Lorraine boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a girl name. Lorraine is primarily a girl name.