John
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John is a male given name.[1].
Key Facts
- Writing system: Latin script[3]
- Commons category: John (given name)[4]
- Language of work or name: English[5], German[6], Dutch[7]
- Said to be the same as: Jean[8], Jan[9], Jon[10], Jón[11], Joan[12], João[13], Ioann[14], Ioannis[15], Ioannes[16], Johannes[17], Jóhannes[18], Johann[19], Jóhann[20], Johan[21]
Why It Matters
John has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] John is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]