Jean Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jean Name at a Glance

Name	Jean
Meaning	Scottish version of the Old French Jehane, a feminine form of John: God is gracious.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jean Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jean means “Scottish version of the Old French Jehane, a feminine form 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 Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish 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.