Boy name · Hebrew
Juan
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: God is graciousJuan is a boy's name that comes from Hebrew and means "God is gracious". It is used in Spanish.
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- HWAHN (Spanish)
Meaning and origin of Juan
As a boy's name, Juan comes from Hebrew and means "God is gracious". It is used in Spanish.
In Spanish, say HWAHN. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Juan is also a surname: the 4,277th most common in the 2020 US Census, held by 8,025 people. See the most common last names.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Juan on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Juan on 2 lists.
“God is gracious; Hebrew. The Spanish John. Say HWAHN”
From Mexican boy names, classic Mexican male names
“God is gracious; Hebrew. Spanish form of John. Say HWAHN”
From Spanish boy names, classic male Spanish names
How popular is Juan?
- US rank in 2025
- #159
- 2,318 babies, 1,357 per million boys
- Best rank
- #46 in 1999
- Most babies: 8,231 in 2005
- Babies since 1880
- At least 365,606
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 480 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 472 per million |
| 1900s | 672 per million |
| 1910s | 466 per million |
| 1920s | 639 per million |
| 1930s | 626 per million |
| 1940s | 709 per million |
| 1950s | 928 per million |
| 1960s | 1,218 per million |
| 1970s | 2,628 per million |
| 1980s | 2,787 per million |
| 1990s | 3,641 per million |
| 2000s | 3,800 per million |
| 2010s | 1,990 per million |
| 2020s | 1,450 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #122 | #137 | #139 | #138 | #145 | #164 | #141 | #140 | #137 | #159 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Nicknames for Juan
Established short forms and pet names, not made-up ones.
- Juanchotraditional short form (Spanish)
Other forms of Juan
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- ElchananGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- EoinGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- EvanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- GianniGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- GiannisGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- GiovanniGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- HannesGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- HansGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- IainGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- IanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- IantoGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- IbanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
Names spelled like Juan
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- JanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JunTalented, handsome (depends on characters) (Chinese, boy)
- JeanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JianHealthy, strong; to build (depends on characters) (Chinese, boy)
- JoanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JulianFrom the Roman name Julianus, from the family name Julius (Latin, boy)
- JohanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JudahPraised (Hebrew, boy)
- JahanWorld (Persian, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- MilanGracious, dear; a short form of Slavic Mil- names (Slavic, unisex)
- MilaGracious, dear (Slavic, girl)
- JackGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JanaGod is gracious (Hebrew, girl)
- JohannaGod is gracious (Hebrew, girl)
- JohannesGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- MilenaGracious, dear (Slavic, girl)
- GiaPet form of Gianna, God is gracious (Hebrew, girl)
- GiannaGod is gracious (Hebrew, girl)
- JanetGod is gracious (Hebrew, girl)
- JeanetteGod is gracious (Hebrew, girl)
- JeannieGod is gracious (Hebrew, girl)
- JensGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JessieGod is gracious (Hebrew, girl)
- JoannaGod is gracious (Hebrew, girl)
Middle names for Juan
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
- AlexanderDefender of men (Greek, boy)
- BartholomewSon of Talmai (Aramaic, boy)
- BenjaminSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- DrakeDragon (Old English, boy)
- ElliottMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, unisex)
- LouisFamous warrior (Germanic, boy)
- PrestonPriest's town (Old English, boy)
- WayneWagon maker or driver (Old English, boy)
More boy names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DavidBeloved one (Hebrew, boy)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
- AxelMy father is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- IsaacHe will laugh (Hebrew, boy)
- JonathanYahweh has given (Hebrew, boy)
- SamuelName of God (Hebrew, boy)
- SimonHe has heard (Hebrew, boy)
- AaronProbably Egyptian, meaning unknown; Hebrew theories say exalted (Hebrew, boy)
- AbelBreath (Hebrew, boy)
- BenSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- EthanFirm, enduring (Hebrew, boy)
- IbrahimFather of many nations (Hebrew, boy)
- JoelYahweh is God (Hebrew, boy)
- MichaelWho is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
Juan: common questions
What does the name Juan mean?
Juan comes from Hebrew and means "God is gracious".
Is Juan a boy or girl name?
Juan is mainly a boy's name.
What are nicknames for Juan?
Common nicknames for Juan include Juancho.
How do you pronounce Juan?
In Spanish, say HWAHN. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Juan?
Juan ranked #159 in the US in 2025, with 2,318 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Juan?
Forms of Juan with the same meaning and origin include Elchanan (Hebrew), Eoin (Irish), Evan (English), Gianni (Italian) and Giannis (Greek).
What middle names go with Juan?
Middle names that flow well with Juan include Alexander, Bartholomew, Benjamin, Drake and Elliott. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.