John vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Nathan Rank #62

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is John or Nathan more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do John and Nathan mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Nathan boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.