John vs Weston

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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Weston

Boy #70 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"western farmstead, western settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70
Total SSA Count
4,660
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Weston Rank #70

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #70 for Weston.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Weston more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Weston at #70 in the United States.

What do John and Weston mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Weston means "western farmstead, western settlement" (Old English origin).

Are John and Weston boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Weston is primarily a boy name.

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