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The baby name Jean-Marie is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced French IPA: /ʒɑ̃.ma.ʁi/; Anglicized: "zhahn-MAH-ree".

Jean-Marie is French in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: French IPA: /ʒɑ̃.ma.ʁi/; Anglicized: "zhahn-MAH-ree"

What is the meaning of the name Jean-Marie ?

The baby name Jean-Marie is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced French IPA: /ʒɑ̃.ma.ʁi/; Anglicized: "zhahn-MAH-ree".

Jean-Marie is French in Origin.

Jean-Marie is a French compound given name combining Jean (from Hebrew Yohanan via Greek Ioannes and Latin Iohannes), meaning "Yahweh is gracious," and Marie (from Hebrew Miryam through Greek Mariam/Maria), whose debated etymology is often glossed as "beloved" or "wished-for child." In Francophone tradition it is predominantly masculine and strongly Catholic, honoring both Saint John and the Virgin Mary; it flourished from the late 19th through mid-20th centuries and is rarer today. Notable bearers include Saint Jean-Marie Vianney and filmmaker Jean-Marie Straub.

Variants and cognates include Jean Marie (without hyphen), Jeanne-Marie (feminine), Marie-Jean/Marie-Jeanne, Jan Maria (Polish), Gianmaria or Gian Maria (Italian), Juan María (Spanish), João-Maria (Portuguese), and the rare Anglophone John-Mary. Diminutives and short forms may appear as J.-M., Jeannot (for Jean), or simply Jean. The name conveys a devotional blend: "God is gracious, with Mary."

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Jean-Marie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BF Boys 0 #26 1 439
BI Boys 0 #34 10 917
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
LU 0 #57 10 2,830
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
LU Boys 0 #105 126 4,970
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
Canada Boys 2005 #290 5 2,156
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
MU Boys 0 #328 30 8,477
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Boys 2021 #385 3 2,865
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
ZA 0 #429 19 14,421
CM Boys 0 #450 101 12,054
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
HK Boys 0 #552 6 12,905
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
LB 0 #644 15 13,263
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #739 5 18,093
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
OM Boys 0 #861 21 17,948
Germany Boys 0 #912 41 5,697
Spain Boys 0 #912 19 5,610
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
NL Boys 0 #926 26 5,873
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
ZA Girls 0 #1,022 120 25,928
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MA 0 #1,114 15 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,265 8 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,428 44 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Jean-Marie is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
AE
AO
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Jean-Marie

Jean-Marie is predominantly a boy's name.
Jean-Marie is a 3 syllable name, pronounced French IPA: /ʒɑ̃.ma.ʁi/; Anglicized: "zhahn-MAH-ree".
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jean Marie, Jeanmarie, Jeanne-Marie, Marie-Jean and Jean-Mary (anglicized spelling).
Across languages, Jean-Marie has these equivalents: Gianmaria / Gian Maria (Italian), Juan María (Spanish), João Maria (Portuguese), Jan Maria (Polish/Slavic forms), John-Mary (English, rare).
Yes — Jean-Marie ranked #290 in Canada in 2005, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Jean-Marie ranks highest in Canada (#290 in 2005).
Jean-Marie's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #410 in 2011 to #385 in 2021 in France.