Cornish boy name
Jowan Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Jowan means god is gracious. The Cornish form of John, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious
Jowan is the Cornish form of John, so it comes from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious. It was commonly used in Cornwall when the Cornish language was still spoken, and it has come back in the recent revival of Cornish names. It is spelled as it sounds, in two syllables, with the stress on the first. Jowan offers a traditional name with a distinctive regional form, rather like Ioan in Welsh or Iain in Scottish Gaelic, and it pairs well with other Cornish names.
Variants of Jowan
JowannJowen
Jowan popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2023 Jowan ranked #11,494 in the US (6 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jowan mean?
Jowan means "god is gracious". The Cornish form of John, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.
How do you pronounce Jowan?
Jowan is pronounced JOH-an.
What is the origin of Jowan?
Jowan is of Cornish origin. The Cornish form of John, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.