John vs Legend

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

American

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John Rank #21

Legend Rank #157

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #157 for Legend.

Is John or Legend more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Legend at #157 in the United States.

What do John and Legend mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are John and Legend boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.