John
jo-hn
Origin:Hebrew
Popularity:42
Meaning:God is gracious
This biblical name has been borne by a multitude of saints and at least 23 popes. Kings of Hungary, Portugal, France and Poland and eight Byzantine emperors have been named John, making it a royal name as well. It was the most popular name for boys from 1880 to 1923 and remained in the top 10 until 1972, according to Social Security Administration data. Parents have also opted for less common variants, including Jonathan and Jack.
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Famous Johns
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- JohnPhilippa and King Edward III
- Elton JohnSinger
- John AdamsUnited States President
- John CandyComedian
- John CarlosCivil Rights Activist
- John CarpenterDirector
- John C. CalhounUnited States Vice President
- John CleeseComedian
- John ColtraneMusician
- John DenverMusician, Singer
- John ElwayFootball Player
- John EricssonInventor
- John F. KennedyUnited States President
- John F. Kennedy Jr.Publisher
- John FordDirector
- John GlennAstronaut
- John KeatsPoet
- John KrasinskiActor
- John LennonMusician, Singer
- John LewisCivil Rights Activist
- John Logie BairdInventor
- John LydonMusician
- John MayerSinger
- John McCraePoet
- John McEnroeTennis Player
- John MiltonPoet
- John Paul JonesMusician
- John Philip SousaComposer
- John Quincy AdamsUnited States President
- John SteinbeckAuthor
- John StocktonBasketball Player
- John TravoltaActor
- John TylerUnited States President
- John WayneActor
- John WilliamsComposer
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Source: Social Security Administration
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