Jean
Jean is a Christian unisex name of Hebrew, via French and Scottish origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Hebrew, via French and Scottish |
| Pronunciation | JEEN |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Scotland, France, United States, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Jean
In English Jean is a girls' name, a Scottish form of the Old French Jehanne, the feminine of John. In French, Jean is the standard male form of John. Both go back to the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Scottish use made Jean very popular for girls across the English-speaking world in the early twentieth century, while in France men's names such as Jean-Paul and Jean-Luc are common.
Is Jean a Christian name?
Jean links to John the Baptist and John the Apostle, so it is a Christian name with Hebrew roots in both its male and female use.
How popular is Jean?
For girls, most common in the early twentieth century; still a very common male name in France.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jean mean?
Jean means 'God is gracious'. It is of Hebrew, via French and Scottish origin.
Is Jean a Christian name?
Jean links to John the Baptist and John the Apostle, so it is a Christian name with Hebrew roots in both its male and female use.
How do you pronounce Jean?
Jean is pronounced JEEN.
Is Jean a boy or girl name?
Jean is used for both boys and girls.