Manx boy name
Juan Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Juan means god is gracious. The Manx Gaelic form of John, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious
Juan is the Manx Gaelic form of John, and many Manx families used it in the past, even though it looks the same as the Spanish Juan. The two come from the same Hebrew root, meaning God is gracious, and arrived by different routes. In Manx it is pronounced with a j sound, whereas the Spanish name begins with a breathy h. It is still occasionally used on the Isle of Man today as part of a revival of Manx names, and it is simple and short.
Variants of Juan
JonJohn
Juan popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2024 Juan ranked #559 in Ireland (5 babies) and #159 in the US (2,318 babies). It is far more popular in America than in Ireland.
Ireland (boys)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 Juan mean?
Juan means "god is gracious". The Manx Gaelic form of John, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.
How do you pronounce Juan?
Juan is pronounced JOO-an.
What is the origin of Juan?
Juan is of Manx origin. The Manx Gaelic form of John, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.