Jean-paul
Meaning: God is gracious + small/humble
Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Rank in Canada: #755
Total births: 608
History: French compound meaning God is gracious + small. Jean-Paul peaked in Ontario and Quebec in the 1960s. Jean-Paul Riopelle was one of Canada's greatest abstract painters. A quintessential French-Canadian name.
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| Current rank (2008) | #1166 |
| Babies named Jean-paul in 2008 | 6 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 608 |
| Peak year | 1971 (26 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #245 |
| Years in records | 1934–2008 (51 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Jean-paul
What does the name Jean-paul mean?
Jean-paul means “God is gracious + small/humble” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Jean-paul?
Jean-paul has French origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious + small/humble”.
How popular is Jean-paul in Canada?
Jean-paul ranked #1166 in Canada in 2008 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Jean-paul most popular?
Jean-paul peaked in 1971 with 26 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Jean-paul a boy or girl name?
Jean-paul is predominantly a boys' name in Canada — over 90% of Jean-pauls in registered births are male.
How long has Jean-paul been recorded in Canada?
Jean-paul appears in birth records in Canada across 51 years — from 1934 through 2008.