Jean Name Meaning, Origin & Gender
Jean is listed in our database as a girl name of French origin. Its recorded meaning is “Variant of John. God is gracious”.
Jean Name at a Glance
| Name | Jean |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Variant of John. God is gracious. |
| Origin | French |
| Gender | Girl |
What Does the Name Jean Mean?
According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jean means “Variant of John. God is gracious”. 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.
Jean Name Origin
Our database records Jean under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.
Is Jean a Boy or Girl Name?
In our database, Jean is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.
Choosing the Name Jean
When considering Jean 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.
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