John
Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew)
John is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 111, with 79,370 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew)
John is one of the most foundational Christian names globally. In the Philippines, it was reinforced during the American period alongside existing Hispanic forms like Juan, and remains exceptionally common both as a standalone name and as the primary anchor in compound given names.
Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious', passing through Greek Ioannes, Latin Johannes, and Old French before becoming established in English as John.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely versatile in Philippine naming conventions; frequently compounded with names like Paul, Mark, Michael, or Lloyd (e.g., John Paul, John Mark). Common casual nicknames include Johnny, Jon-Jon, or Jay.
Related forms
- Juan Spanish
- Jean French
- Giovanni Italian
- Johannes German
- João Portuguese
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John with common surname pairs
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How do I use John with two Filipino surnames?
John is the given name. The full name is John + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is John a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, John is number 111, with 79,370 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.