Jeanne
Jeanne is the French form of Joan or Jane, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' It carries a sophisticated, timeless quality with deep roots in French culture and history.
Current Popularity
#4601 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation may vary: French 'zhahn' versus English 'jeen'
- •Classic French name with strong historical and cultural significance
- •Easy to spell but may need pronunciation guidance in English-speaking countries
- •Considered sophisticated and timeless in francophone cultures
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc)
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Jeanne Moreau
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Jeanne Calment
Longest-lived person in recorded history
Jeanne Lanvin
French fashion designer and founder of Lanvin
Statistics
163,249
Total births since 1880
1947
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