US Popularity:259
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Chinese, Hebrew, Filipino, Mexican, Latin, Greek
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

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  • Juan Gonzalez
    Baseball Player
  • Juan Marichal
    Baseball Player
  • Juan Pablo Di Pace
    Director
  • Juan Pablo Montoya
    Race Car Driver

Common Nicknames for Juan

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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
In comparison to the previous year's data
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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