What origin is the name Juan?

Juan comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Juan a popular name?

Juan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Juan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Juan?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Juan — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Juan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Juan

Juan

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Juan is a hebrew boy's name meaning "The Spanish version of John, this Hebrew-derived name means God is gracious and represents a gift from the creator.".

Juan is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "The Spanish version of John, this Hebrew-derived name means God is gracious and represents a gift from the creator.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

The Spanish version of John, this Hebrew-derived name means God is gracious and represents a gift from the creator.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Juan

Very rare in US records

What does Juan mean?

Juan is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "The Spanish version of John, this Hebrew-derived name means God is gracious and represents a gift from the creator.".

Is Juan a rare name?

Yes. Juan does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Juan

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Juan means "The Spanish version of John, this Hebrew-derived name means God is gracious and represents a gift from the creator." — these names share that spirit.