John Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

John Name at a Glance

Name	John
Meaning	The grace or mercy of the Lord
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name John Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, John means “The grace or mercy of the Lord”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

John Name Origin

Our database records John under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is John a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, John is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name John

When considering John for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.