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John is the root, a name ultimately from the Hebrew name *Yochanan*, meaning "God is gracious." The Greek form *Ioannes* became *Jehan* in Old French. This French form then entered Middle English. The initial "J" sound in French evolved into the "Zh" sound, but English speakers often pronounced it with a hard "J" or softened it to "Jean." Jean, primarily a feminine name in English, gained popularity as a Scottish variant of Jane, itself derived from *Jehanne*, the Old French feminine form of John. Its use spread throughout the English-speaking world, particularly during the 20th century. Common diminutives include Jeanie and Jeanne. The masculine form, John, remains significantly more prevalent overall.