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John vs Austin

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

John Rank #21
Austin Rank #107

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #107 for Austin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Austin more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do John and Austin mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin).

Are John and Austin boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Austin is primarily a boy name.

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