Joanna vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

✓ All Clear

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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Joanna Rank #329

Jean Rank #2,403

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

Is Joanna or Jean more popular?

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

What do Joanna and Jean mean?

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

Are Joanna and Jean boy or girl names?

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