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John vs Joanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#329
Total SSA Count
942
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #17,307
Joanna Rank #329

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 vs #17307 for John.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Joanna more popular?

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 compared to John at #17307 in the United States.

What do John and Joanna mean?

Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin).

Are John and Joanna boy or girl names?

John is primarily a girl name. Joanna is primarily a girl name.

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