Jeanne

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Jeanne Pronunciation

Jeanne is pronounced JEEN /ˈdʒin/Medium

Meaning: French feminine of Jean (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; borne by Jeanne d'ArcHigh

In 30 seconds: Saintly and French: Jeanne is the French Joan/Jane — 'God is gracious' — borne by Jeanne d'Arc. Elegant, classic, and brave.

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Origin HighFrench, Hebrew

MeaningFrench feminine of Jean (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; borne by Jeanne d'Arc

U.S. rank (2024)#4311 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1947

Total births (all-time)≈ 163,218

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jeanne is the French feminine of Jean (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Borne by Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc), it's an elegant, historic classic.

In the U.S. it appears in French families and as a mid-century classic. Rare today, God-is-gracious at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Jeanne d'Arc — Joan of Arc — bore this name: the French feminine of John, 'God is gracious'; it's elegant, historic, and saintly.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Jeanne — etymology

Variations

JeanJoanJeannie

Nicknames

Jeannie

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Jane— the English Jane

Raine— shares Jeanne's French roots

Anne— echoes that soft -ne sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Jeanne?

Jeanne is pronounced JEEN (/ˈdʒin/). Press play above to hear Jeanne said aloud.

How do you say Jeanne?

Jeanne is said JEEN (/ˈdʒin/). Press play above to hear Jeanne said aloud.

What does the name Jeanne mean?

Jeanne is the French feminine of John — 'God is gracious'.

Is Jeanne a boy or girl name?

Jeanne is a girl's name.

How popular is Jeanne?

Jeanne is a rare name in the U.S. today.