The nameJeannot
Jeannot is an affectionate French pet form of Jean that became a name in its own right. It was mostly given in France in the 1930s.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Jeannot comes from Jean, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
French. The -ot ending, as in Pierrot, shows affection.
History
Jeannot peaked in the early 1930s and was given until the 1950s.
Popularity of the name Jeannot
Jeannot in France
Jeannot was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 935 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Jeannot. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 1932. Half of all babies named Jeannot in France were born before 1940, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Jeannot in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeannot mean?
Jeannot comes from Jean, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Jeannot?
French. The -ot ending, as in Pierrot, shows affection.
Is Jeannot a girl's or a boy's name?
Jeannot is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Jeannot?
Variants and related names of Jeannot include Jean.