Juanito
God is gracious; little John (Spanish/Hebrew)
Juanito is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 116, with 77,115 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 58,562 as Juanito, and 18,553 as Juanito Jr.
Origin and meaning
God is gracious; little John (Spanish/Hebrew)
Juanito is the classic Spanish diminutive of Juan. In the Philippines, it was widely adopted during the Spanish colonial era and remained a common traditional name across generations.
Diminutive form of the Spanish name Juan, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Nitoy, Juaning, Jun, or Nito in Filipino households; widely viewed as a grandfatherly or traditional first name.
Related forms
- Juanito Spanish
- Johnny English
- Giannino Italian
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Juanito with common surname pairs
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How do I use Juanito with two Filipino surnames?
Juanito is the given name. The full name is Juanito + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Juanito a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Juanito is number 116, with 77,115 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.