Rhett vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhett

Boy #174 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"advice, counsel"

Origin: Welsh/Dutch

American Southern US

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Rhett Rank #174

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #174 for Rhett.

Is Rhett or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Rhett at #174 in the United States.

What do Rhett and John mean?

Rhett means "advice, counsel" (Welsh/Dutch origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rhett and John boy or girl names?

Rhett is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.