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The baby name JP is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-PEE (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪ.pi/).

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: JAY-PEE (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪ.pi/)

What is the meaning of the name JP ?

The baby name JP is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-PEE (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪ.pi/).

JP is in Origin.

JP functions as a modern initial-name, used either as an independent given name or as a nickname for compound names such as John Paul, James Patrick, Joseph Patrick, Jean‑Philippe, Juan Pablo, Jean‑Paul, and Jean‑Pierre. Its linguistic roots span several traditions: Yohanan (Hebrew “God is gracious”), Paulus (Latin “small, humble”), Ya‘aqov (Hebrew “supplanter”), Patricius (Latin “nobleman”), Yosef (Hebrew “he will add”), and Philippos (Greek “lover of horses”).

Adopted in the late 20th century with the rise of initial names in English, JP gained currency in Catholic regions - especially the Philippines - where many John Pauls were shortened after the papal name. Also common as J‑P for Jean‑Paul or Jean‑Pierre. Variants include J.P., J‑P, JP (unpunctuated), Jaypee, and Jay‑P; related forms are spelled out (John Paul, Juan Pablo). The meaning reflects its source, most often the blend of John and Paul: “God is gracious” and “humble.” Though usable for any gender, JP is chiefly masculine.

JP has the following similar or variant Names

JP – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
NA 0 #27 7 2,537
HT Boys 0 #33 2 903
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
BI Boys 0 #43 2 917
MO 0 #50 3 2,706
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
AO 0 #73 5 2,729
JP 0 #73 5 4,057
MV Boys 0 #77 3 3,375
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
PH 0 #92 27 5,607
QA 0 #97 10 7,011
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
MU 0 #129 9 3,613
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
ID Boys 0 #133 3 4,130
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
CR 0 #154 12 5,526
MT Boys 0 #168 18 4,064
AE 0 #174 17 10,220
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #176 3 2,508
UY 0 #177 6 2,477
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
AR 0 #188 6 2,915
LU Boys 0 #210 36 4,970
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
MO Boys 0 #223 15 5,842
BD 0 #228 14 5,992
NA Boys 0 #229 44 6,830
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
EC Boys 0 #235 18 3,322
AO Boys 0 #237 34 5,568
PT 0 #241 17 4,161
JP Girls 0 #246 6 6,592
TW Boys 0 #250 7 7,111
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #259 5 7,056
SG 0 #264 25 11,010
NG 0 #269 4 5,926
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
JP Boys 0 #289 33 7,909
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
SA 0 #307 6 10,560
CN Boys 0 #318 15 9,639
PE 0 #318 13 6,350
DK Boys 0 #323 10 7,401
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PL Boys 0 #329 12 6,459
GT 0 #332 7 5,948
QA Girls 0 #333 11 15,378
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MY 0 #339 16 12,352
BR 0 #347 17 5,969
MU Boys 0 #350 62 8,477
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
HK 0 #351 7 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
PT Boys 0 #359 231 7,951
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PH Boys 0 #381 296 11,440
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
BD Girls 0 #391 17 8,413
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BO 0 #398 11 6,868
UY Boys 0 #398 27 5,922
PH Girls 0 #407 23 13,098
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
CL 0 #416 42 6,867
OM Girls 0 #417 8 15,987
MX 0 #427 24 8,339
ZA 0 #439 233 14,421
SD Boys 0 #459 8 10,523
AR Boys 0 #469 28 7,628
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
GT Boys 0 #475 41 7,625
CR Boys 0 #484 97 10,188
PA Boys 0 #485 30 9,305
CO 0 #491 29 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
HK Boys 0 #530 50 12,905
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #537 5 7,500
CM Boys 0 #543 165 12,054
KW Girls 0 #544 18 19,177
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
BH 0 #557 51 17,937
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
BD Boys 0 #576 91 10,045
AE Girls 0 #581 17 20,968
BO Boys 0 #593 69 9,244
SG Girls 0 #613 20 18,916
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
IN Girls 0 #632 34 13,121
HK Girls 0 #633 18 16,104
BO Girls 0 #647 5 9,488
CL Boys 0 #660 604 13,390
LB 0 #664 51 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #690 8 13,071
SG Boys 0 #701 128 17,960
QA Boys 0 #708 122 18,093
BR Boys 0 #747 460 12,213
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
KW Boys 0 #772 123 18,755
NG Girls 0 #812 15 15,093
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
PE Boys 0 #876 330 14,506
OM Boys 0 #881 149 17,948
CL Girls 0 #888 29 14,098
CO Boys 0 #920 493 15,656
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NG Boys 0 #954 142 16,906
BR Girls 0 #973 23 12,708
SA Girls 0 #979 41 25,931
MX Boys 0 #982 399 16,355
PE Girls 0 #985 26 14,861
IN Boys 0 #996 435 16,750
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
MY Girls 0 #1,047 26 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,091 294 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,114 65 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,124 178 25,439
MA 0 #1,154 86 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,170 1,986 25,619
ZA Girls 0 #1,187 59 25,928
DZ 0 #1,226 9 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,243 27 17,781
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,617 519 28,008

JP is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about JP

JP is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
JP is a 2 syllable name, pronounced JAY-PEE (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪ.pi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include J.P., Jay-Pee, Jaypee and JP..
Across languages, JP has these equivalents: John Paul (English), Jean-Pierre (French), Juan Pablo (Spanish), João Paulo (Portuguese), Giovanni Paolo (Italian).