Jean-paul
Meaning: God is gracious + small/humble
Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Rank in France: #99
Total births: 87,699
History: French compound name combining Jean and Paul. Jean-Paul Sartre, the existentialist philosopher, and Jean-Paul Belmondo, the iconic actor, made this one of the most culturally significant French names. Two popes also bore this name.
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| Current rank (2021) | #4197 |
| Babies named Jean-paul in 2021 | 4 |
| Total recorded in France | 87,699 |
| Peak year | 1951 (4,210 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #22 |
| Years in records | 1900–2021 (122 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 1263 spots |
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 France?
Jean-paul ranked #4197 in France in 2021 — given to 4 babies that year.
When was Jean-paul most popular?
Jean-paul peaked in 1951 with 4,210 babies registered that year in France.
Is Jean-paul a boy or girl name?
Jean-paul is predominantly a boys' name in France — over 90% of Jean-pauls in registered births are male.
Is the name Jean-paul rising or falling in popularity?
Jean-paul has fallen 1263 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #2934 in 2016 to #4197 in 2021.
How long has Jean-paul been recorded in France?
Jean-paul appears in birth records in France across 122 years — from 1900 through 2021.