Lorraine vs Joan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorraine

Girl #1,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the kingdom of Lothar"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Girl #1,238 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lorraine Rank #1,416

Joan Rank #1,238

Joan is more popular, ranked #1238 vs #1416 for Lorraine.

Is Lorraine or Joan more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1238 compared to Lorraine at #1416 in the United States.

What do Lorraine and Joan mean?

Lorraine means "from the kingdom of Lothar" (Germanic via Old French origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lorraine and Joan boy or girl names?

Lorraine is primarily a girl name. Joan is primarily a girl name.