Joan
Meaning
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,014
- Total SSA Count
- 220
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Jo
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew
"dispenser of provisions, household steward"
Origin: Old French
Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #1014 for Joan.
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Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.
Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).
Joan is primarily a boy name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.