NameBlooms

Jennifer vs John

Jennifer
Gender: boy
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: White wave
Peak: 1974 (4.03%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)

Popularity Comparison

YearJenniferJohn
1880-8.15%
1890-7.10%
1900-6.06%
1910-5.49%
1920-5.17%
1930-4.64%
19400.01%4.62%
19500.16%4.37%
19600.35%3.51%
19702.52%3.07%
19803.28%1.90%
19901.08%1.35%
20000.47%0.96%

FAQ

Is Jennifer or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. Jennifer peaked in 1974 while John peaked in 1880.
What do Jennifer and John mean?
Jennifer means "White wave" while John means "God is gracious".