Legend vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Legend

Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

American

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Legend Rank #157

John Rank #21

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

Is Legend or John more popular?

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

What do Legend and John mean?

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

Are Legend and John boy or girl names?

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