John Durr

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

John Durr — God is gracious
4.9 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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John Durr is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name John is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." One of the most consistently popular names in the Western world throughout history. The surname Durr: Asia Durr (born 1997), American basketball player Clifford Durr (1899–1975), American civil rights lawyer Edward Durr (born 1963), American politician from New Jersey Frankie Durr (1925–2000), English jockey Jason Durr (born 1967), British actor John Durr (1930–2010), South African swimmer Kent Durr (born 1941), South African politician Kevin Durr (born 1991), American soccer player Marlese Durr, American sociologist and professor Raymond Durr (1901–?), French wrestler Virginia Foster Durr, a former American civil rights activist Shajar al-Durr (died 1257), ruler of Egypt Dürr, a list of peopl. John is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 4.9 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name John reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: John

Meaning: God is gracious

Hebrew

From Hebrew Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." One of the most consistently popular names in the Western world throughout history.

Surname: Durr

French

Asia Durr (born 1997), American basketball player Clifford Durr (1899–1975), American civil rights lawyer Edward Durr (born 1963), American politician from New Jersey Frankie Durr (1925–2000), English jockey Jason Durr (born 1967), British actor John Durr (1930–2010), South African swimmer Kent Durr (born 1941), South African politician Kevin Durr (born 1991), American soccer player Marlese Durr, American sociologist and professor Raymond Durr (1901–?), French wrestler Virginia Foster Durr, a former American civil rights activist Shajar al-Durr (died 1257), ruler of Egypt Dürr, a list of peopl.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name John is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name John by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name John has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Johnny
  • Jack
  • Jonah
  • Jonathan
  • Sean
  • Evan
  • Ivan
  • Johann

Notable People Named John Durr

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for John Durr:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name John?
The first name John originates from Hebrew. From Hebrew Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." One of the most consistently popular names in the Western world throughout history.
When was John most popular?
The name John reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Durr?
The surname Durr originates from French. Asia Durr (born 1997), American basketball player Clifford Durr (1899–1975), American civil rights lawyer Edward Durr (born 1963), American politician from New Jersey Frankie Durr (1925–2000), English jockey Jason Durr (born 1967), British actor John Durr (1930–2010), South African swimmer Kent Durr (born 1941), South African politician Kevin Durr (born 1991), American soccer player Marlese Durr, American sociologist and professor Raymond Durr (1901–?), French wrestler Virginia Foster Durr, a former American civil rights activist Shajar al-Durr (died 1257), ruler of Egypt Dürr, a list of peopl.
What are the origins of the name John Durr?
The name John Durr combines two different traditions: the first name John has Hebrew roots, while the surname Durr originates from French.
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