Jeanne
Jeanne: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jeanne
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
From French Jeanne, from Middle French Jehanne, from Medieval Latin Johanna, variant of Latin Ioanna under influence from Latin Iōhannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena.
How popular is Jeanne?
Since 1880, 163,249 girls and 360 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeanne (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #83 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #2033 in 1940. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Jeanne
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Jeanne FAQ
What does the name Jeanne mean?
A female given name from French. From French Jeanne, from Middle French Jehanne, from Medieval Latin Johanna, variant of Latin Ioanna under influence from Latin Iōhannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena.
What is the origin of the name Jeanne?
Jeanne is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Jeanne?
Since 1880, 163,249 girls and 360 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeanne (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #83 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #2033 in 1940. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jeanne a boy or girl name?
Jeanne is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 163,249 girls and 360 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.