Juan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #891 in 2005 with 25 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 42 births ranking #653. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 19.0%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 12,378 boys born was named Juan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Juan is the Spanish form of John and means "God is gracious". It is one of the most established and recognisable names across the Spanish-speaking world.
The name has been used for centuries in Hispanic naming and remains central in family, religious, and cultural traditions. Its broad use gives it great stability and familiarity.