The nameJehan
Jehan is a French boy's name, the medieval spelling of Jean.
- Boy's name
- Old French
Meaning
Like John, it comes from Hebrew, "God is gracious".
Origin
Old French.
History
Given discreetly throughout the 20th century, Jehan was a little more frequent from the 1980s to the 2000s and is still given today, rarely.
Popularity of the name Jehan
Jehan in France
2556thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1987peak year (25 births)
1,180babies named Jehan in France since 1900
Jehan was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 150 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Jehan. Half of all babies named Jehan in France were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Jehan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jehan mean?
Like John, it comes from Hebrew, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Jehan?
Old French.
Is Jehan a girl's or a boy's name?
Jehan is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Jehan?
Variants and related names of Jehan include Jane.