Juan
Juan is the Spanish form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' It is one of the most traditional and enduring names in Spanish-speaking cultures, with deep religious and historical roots.
Current Popularity
#137 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation is 'HWAHN' in Spanish, though English speakers may say 'WAHN'
- •Extremely common in Spanish-speaking countries
- •Easy to spell and recognize internationally
- •Strong cultural significance across Latin America and Spain
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Famous People
Juan Pablo II
Pope and Catholic leader
Juan Gabriel
Mexican singer-songwriter
Juan Martín del Potro
Argentine tennis champion
Juan Rulfo
Mexican author and photographer
Statistics
363,250
Total births since 1880
2005
Peak year
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