Jean
jeen
Popularity
#2411
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
483,213
Peak Year
#12,775 in 1927
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Jean is a Scottish and French feminine name, a variant of Jane, derived from Hebrew Yohanna, meaning 'God is gracious'.
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Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Jean Harlow
American actress and sex symbol of the 1930s
Jean Grey
Marvel Comics superhero known as Phoenix
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