Boy name
Juan name meaning
“God is gracious”
Juan is a masculine Spanish name meaning “God is gracious.” It is the Spanish form of John, ultimately derived from Hebrew Yōḥānān. The name passed through Latin Iohannes and Greek Iōannēs, linking its Spanish form with the Hebrew source that supplies its meaning.
What does Juan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Juan
The Spanish form of John, transmitted through Latin Iohannes and Greek Iōannēs. Its ultimate source is Hebrew Yōḥānān.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Juan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Juan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Juan: God is gracious
- Yanuarius: relating to January
- Heronimus: a sacred name
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Meaning of each word
- Juan: God is gracious
- Zacharias: God has remembered
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
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Juan Vianney
Meaning of each word
- Juan: God is gracious
- Vianney: from a place named Vianney
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Meaning of each word
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
- Juan: God is gracious
- Gian: God is gracious
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Juan Vincent
Meaning of each word
- Juan: God is gracious
- Vincent: victor, conqueror
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Juan Pilipus Oktavianus
Meaning of each word
- Juan: God is gracious
- Pilipus: lover of horses
- Oktavianus: the eighth
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How to pronounce Juan
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦸꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮥᮃᮔ᮪ |
Is Juan a boy’s name?
Yes, Juan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Juan ranks #1,377 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Juan
- Jan♂God is gracious
- Jean♂♀God has been gracious
- Joan♂♀God has been gracious
- Jun♂♀The month of June
- Juang♂Striving to achieve a goal
- Johan♂God is gracious
- John♂God grants grace
- Juli♂♀The seventh month of the Gregorian calendar
- Jhon♂God is gracious
- Juanda♂
- Jon♂God is gracious
- Julian♂Belonging to the family of Julius
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Juan
- Juan Revi · b. 1986
- Juan Christian · b. 1992
- Juan Felix Tampubolon
- Juan Laurent · b. 1995
- Juan Harsab Maulana · b. 1999
- Juan Lumbantobing · b. 1989
- Juan Marchelinus Salvador Gerungai · b. 2000
- Juan Permata Adoe
- Juan Sahjaya · b. 1981
- Y. Juan Jenau · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Juan
What is the meaning of Juan?
Juan means God is gracious. The Spanish form of John, transmitted through Latin Iohannes and Greek Iōannēs. Its ultimate source is Hebrew Yōḥānān.
Is Juan a boy’s name?
Yes, Juan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Juan?
Juan is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Juan have?
Juan has 2 syllables (Ju-an) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Juan?
Juan ranks #1,377 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Juan?
Some ideas: Juan Yanuarius Heronimus; Juan Zacharias Marcel; Juan Vianney.
Famous people named Juan?
Notable people named Juan include Juan Revi, Juan Christian, Juan Felix Tampubolon.
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