John-paul
Meaning: God is gracious + small
Origin: Canadian
Gender: Boy
Rank in Canada: #1031
Total births: 354
History: Compound of John and Paul. John-Paul peaked in Ontario in the 1980s.
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| Current rank (2008) | #1173 |
| Babies named John-paul in 2008 | 6 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 354 |
| Peak year | 1981 (22 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #269 |
| Years in records | 1959–2008 (36 years of data) |
Frequently asked about John-paul
What does the name John-paul mean?
John-paul means “God is gracious + small” from Canadian roots.
What is the origin of the name John-paul?
John-paul has Canadian origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious + small”.
How popular is John-paul in Canada?
John-paul ranked #1173 in Canada in 2008 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was John-paul most popular?
John-paul peaked in 1981 with 22 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is John-paul a boy or girl name?
John-paul is predominantly a boys' name in Canada — over 90% of John-pauls in registered births are male.
How long has John-paul been recorded in Canada?
John-paul appears in birth records in Canada across 36 years — from 1959 through 2008.