Juan

What does the baby name Juan mean? Learn about what Juan means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Juan - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Juan: J-U-A-N, is a 4-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Juan: HWAHN; wahn; JOO an
Meaning of Juan: God is gracious, graceful, god is merciful.
Origin of Juan: The name 'Juan' has its origins in the Spanish language. It is a variant of the name 'John', which is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan', meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. 'Juan' is the Spanish equivalent of 'John' and is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries.; American Names; Argentine Names; Chilean Names; Costa Rican Names; Cuban Names; Ecuadorian Names; Hebrew Names; Literary Names; Mexican Names; Salvadoran Names; Spanish Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Juan: Anno; Eadan; Eadin; Ean; Eion; Eoghan; Eoin; Evan; Ewan; Ewen; Gian; Giannes; Gianni; Giannini; Giovanni; Hanan; Handel; Hannes; Hanno; Hannus; Hans; Hanschen; Hansel; Hansli; Hanz; Iain; Ian; Ioannes; Ivan; Ivann; Iwan; Jack; Jackie; Jan; Janek; Jankiel; Janko; Janne; Janos; Jansci; Jawaun; Jawon; Jean; Jeannot; Jehan; Jens; Joao; Jock; Johan; Johann; Johannes; John; Johnnie; Johnny; Jon; Jona; Jontai; Jovan; Juanito; Juwan; Owen; Seamus; Sean; Seann; Shane; Shaughn; Shaun; Shawn; Vanek; Vanko; Vanya; Yanni; Yanno; Zane
Popularity of Juan: The name 'Juan' has been consistently popular in Spanish-speaking countries. It is a traditional and well-established name that has stood the test of time. In countries such as Spain, Mexico, and Argentina, 'Juan' has consistently ranked among the top names for boys over the years.; Juan currently has 180 likes, and is in the top 3% of liked boy's names. The name Derrick is slightly more popular than Juan.

Etymology of Juan

The name 'Juan' is a Spanish form of the name 'John', which has its roots in Hebrew. The Hebrew name 'Yochanan' is composed of two elements: 'Yah', a shortened form of 'Yahweh' (the Hebrew name for God), and 'chanan', meaning 'gracious' or 'merciful'. When translated into Spanish, 'Yochanan' became 'Juan', retaining its meaning of 'Yahweh is gracious'.

Cultural Significance of Juan

In Spanish-speaking cultures, the name 'Juan' holds cultural significance and is often associated with strong family ties and religious traditions. It is a name that has been passed down through generations, symbolizing continuity and heritage. 'Juan' is also commonly associated with Catholicism, as it is the Spanish equivalent of 'John', a name often associated with Saint John the Baptist.