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Johnpaul

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOHH-npawl /ˈdʒoʊh.npɔl/Low

Meaning: Compound of John ('God is gracious') and Paul ('small, humble').Low

In 30 seconds: Johnpaul joins two classic names into one, combining John ('God is gracious') with Paul ('small, humble').
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin, Hebrew
MeaningCompound of John ('God is gracious') and Paul ('small, humble').
U.S. rank (2024)#1862 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births86 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,956

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519602024

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

History & Origin

This English compound fuses John, meaning 'God is gracious', with Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble'. The pairing reads as a single first name, blending the two well-worn biblical names into one.

Written without a space, it has the run-together feel of a modern double name while leaning on two of the most familiar names in English.

Did you know? Johnpaul joins John, from Hebrew Yochanan 'God is gracious', with Paul, from Latin Paulus 'small, humble', and is often given in honor of Pope John Paul.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Johnpaul — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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John— the first half of Johnpaul, meaning 'God is gracious'
Paul— the second half of Johnpaul, meaning 'small, humble'
Johnny— a familiar short form of the John element in Johnpaul

Frequently Asked

What does the name Johnpaul mean?

Johnpaul is a combination of John (Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious') and Paul (Latin Paulus, 'small, humble'), often given in honor of Pope John Paul. It is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Johnpaul?

It's commonly said JOHH-npawl /ˈdʒoʊh.npɔl/.

Is Johnpaul a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Johnpaul is used as a boy name.

How popular is Johnpaul?

In 2024, Johnpaul ranked #1862 in the U.S. for boys, with 86 births recorded.