Juan
wan,
hwahn
US Popularity:259
Origin:Spanish
Meaning:God is gracious; Beautiful, graceful
Juan is a Spanish, Mexican, and Filipino name with Latin, Greek, and Hebrew origins, meaning “God is gracious.” The name Juan is possibly one of the most recognizable Spanish boy names around the world. The Spanish version of the English name, John, Juan is a go-to for those wishing to embrace baby with their faith. The one-syllable name effortlessly rolls off the tongue and has proven to be a timeless classic. Feminine versions of Juan include Juanita. Juan is also a Chinese name for girls, meaning "graceful" and "beautiful," perfectly complimenting Juan's gracious nature and baby's unwavering charm.
Famous People Named Juan
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Juan GonzalezBaseball Player
- Juan MarichalBaseball Player
- Juan Pablo Di PaceDirector
- Juan Pablo MontoyaRace Car Driver
Common Nicknames for Juan
Love the name Juan, but want to make it extra special? Here are super-cool nicknames for baby. You’ll have tons of fun finding the one that fits your sweet kiddo just right!
How Popular Is The Name Juan?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Juan is currently #1175 on The Bump
Boy:Juan is currently #648 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Juan is currently #848 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Juan is currently #259 in U.S. births
Boy:Juan is currently #141 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
+ 16371
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 440
Behind the Name, Juan 1, December 2019
Behind the Name, Juan 2, January 2022
Name Doctor, Juan
WordSense Dictionary, Juan
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