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John vs Isaiah

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
Isaiah Rank #56

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #56 for Isaiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Isaiah more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Isaiah at #56 in the United States.

What do John and Isaiah mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Isaiah means "the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Isaiah boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Isaiah is primarily a boy name.

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