BABY NAMES
John
Hebrew
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John is timeless -- it transcends trendiness, remaining one of the top boys' names over centuries. From popes to pop stars to presidents, John indicates someone solid and serious, dependable and wise.

Variations
Jovanney, Johnson, Johon, Jazon, Jovanni, Jhan, Jhon, Johne, Jon, Jock, Jovonni, Jones, Jian, Jonte, Johan, Jianni, Jahn, Joen, Juwan
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
John
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.