Juan
Meaning of Juan
The male name Juan, pronounced as hwahn (/xwan/) in Spanish, has a rich history in the Hispanic world. Originating from Spanish culture, Juan is the Spanish variant of the name John, and shares similarities with the version Johan. The name carries religious connotations for many as it is associated with several significant figures in Christianity, including Saint Juan Diego and John the Baptist.
Juan has consistently been a popular choice for baby boys in the United States over the years. In recent decades, it ranked within the top 200 names annually. At its peak popularity in 2000 and 1999, it reached rank 48 and 46 respectively. Despite slight fluctuations over time, data shows that Juan remains a well-favored name among new parents due to its strong cultural resonance and timeless appeal.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as hwahn (/xwan/)
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Notable People Named Juan
| Juan Guaidó - Juan Gerardo Guaidó Márquez is a Venezuelan opposition politician who briefly served as the interim president of Venezuela. |
| Juan Martín del Potro is an accomplished Argentinian professional tennis player, known for winning the 2009 US Open singles title and leading Argentina to the 2016 Davis Cup title. |
| Juan Domingo Perón was a prominent Argentine Army lieutenant general and politician who served as President of Argentina and held various government positions during his career. |
| Juan Pablo Montoya Roldán is a Colombian racing driver known for his success in open-wheel car, sports car, and stock car racing, including wins at the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Daytona. |
| Juan Sebastián Elcano was a Spanish navigator and explorer who completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth. |
| Juan Carlos I is a former King of Spain and a member of the Spanish royal family. |
| Juan Manuel Fangio, also known as El Chueco or El Maestro, was a legendary Argentine racing car driver who won the World Drivers' Championship five times in the first decade of Formula One racing. |
| Juan Manuel Mata García is a Spanish professional footballer known for his versatility and skill as an attacking midfielder and winger for J1 League club Vissel Kobe. |
| Juan Alberto González Vázquez, a former Puerto Rican baseball outfielder, was known for his powerful hitting and impressive stats during his 16 seasons in Major League Baseball, most notably with the Texas Rangers. |
| Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish explorer and conquistador, led the first European expeditions to Puerto Rico and Florida in the early 1500s. |
| Juan Negrín López was a Spanish physician and politician who served as prime minister of the Second Spanish Republic and was a leader of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party during the Spanish Civil War. |
| Juan Manuel Santos Calderón, the former President of Colombia, was awarded the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in bringing an end to the country's long-standing civil war. |
| Juan Cespedes Uribe Tena is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder who played for several Major League Baseball teams. |
| Juan Soto - Juan José Soto Pacheco is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder known for his time with the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres, currently playing for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). |
| Juan Guillermo Cuadrado Bello is a Colombian professional footballer known for his versatile playing style and currently plays for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Colombia national team. |
