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Juan vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,141
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Juan Rank #137
Jean Rank #1,141

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #1141 for Jean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juan or Jean more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Jean at #1141 in the United States.

What do Juan and Jean mean?

Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Juan and Jean boy or girl names?

Juan is primarily a boy name. Jean is primarily a boy name.

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