On the European Continent and in all French-speaking countries, Jean is a male name derived from the Old French Jehan. The female equivalent is the name Jeanne and derives from the Old French Jehanne. In the U.S. today, the most popular forms are Jean, Jeanne, Jeanie, Jeanmarie, Jean-Marie, Jean Marie and Jean Mary.

The Name Jean

The name Jean is equivalent to the English name John, the Gaelic name Sean, the Briton name Yann, the Spanish name Juan, the Dutch name Jan or Johan, and the German name Johann. As a French male name, it is the modern French form of John.

As an English name, Jean is a female name, the medieval variant of Jane. It is the Scottish form of Jane (and is sometimes pronounced that way). The name Jean is the equivalent of Johanna, Joanna, Joanne, and Joan.

The Meaning of the Name Jean

The name Jean means "God is gracious" derived from both French and Hebrew.

People Named Jean

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