Johnpaul

Updated: May 31, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Johnpaul is a double first name created by simply adding John and Paul together. The combination of these names is quite popular across multiple cultures and languages. Both names are biblical, and there have been popes named John Paul, so many new parents may associate Johnpaul with their religious values. We like the way Johnpaul sounds with current middle names, though it pairs well with almost anything you choose. While some people choose Johnpaul as one word, others like to add a space in between the names but still go by John Paul.

Meaning of the name Johnpaul:

Hebrew: God is gracious
Roman: Small, humble

Origin of the name Johnpaul:

Because Johnpaul is the combination of the names John and Paul, it has two origins and meanings. John is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means “God is gracious.” Paul comes from the Roman family name Paulus, which means “small” or “humble.”

Symbolism of the name Johnpaul:

Johnpaul might be symbolic to parents of faith, especially those who are Catholic, because of its association with the Bible and because it's the name of several past popes. It could also be a great way to honor a loved one whose name is John or Paul. Though it's a bit of a stretch, new parents who are Beatles fans may find some symbolism due to the fact that John Lennon and Paul McCartney are the band's most notable members.

Style of the name Johnpaul:

Traditional

Gender of the name Johnpaul:

Johnpaul is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Johnpaul:

JAHN-pahl

Number of syllables in the name Johnpaul:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Johnpaul:

The baby name Johnpaul evokes images of someone who is intelligent and intuitive and is a logical thinker.

Alternative spellings for the name Johnpaul:

John Paul
Jonpaul

Nicknames for the name Johnpaul:

John
Johnny
JP
Paul
Paulie

Popularity of the name Johnpaul:

According to the Social Security Administration, Johnpaul was a top 1,000 baby name for boys in the United States between 1978 and 1988 and again between 2005 and 2006. It was most popular in 1979 when it ranked at number 649. It last ranked at number 966 in 2006.