Find out how popular the first name Jeancarlos has been for the last 38 years (from 1986 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jeancarlos by gender

Based on the last 38 years of data, Jeancarlos is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 27 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jeancarlos.

The history of the first name Jeancarlos

The name Jeancarlos is a combination of the French name Jean and the Spanish name Carlos. The name Jean originates from the Hebrew name Yohanan, which means "Graced by God" or "God is gracious." It was popularized in France during the Middle Ages and later spread to other parts of Europe.

Carlos, on the other hand, is derived from the Germanic name Karl, which means "free man" or "manly." It was introduced to Spain during the Visigothic rule and became widely used after the reign of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, who was known as Carlos in Spanish.

The combination of Jean and Carlos into Jeancarlos likely occurred during the colonial period when French and Spanish cultures intermingled in regions such as the Caribbean and parts of Latin America. It reflects the cultural and linguistic influences of both nations on these areas.

While there are no known historical records or ancient texts specifically mentioning the name Jeancarlos, it is possible that it emerged as a way to honor or acknowledge the cultural heritage of individuals with both French and Spanish ancestry or connections.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jeancarlos was Jeancarlos Rodríguez, a Venezuelan baseball player born in 1973. He played for several Major League Baseball teams, including the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox, between 1995 and 2008.

Another notable figure with this name is Jeancarlos Canela, an American actor born in 1988. He is best known for his roles in television shows such as "Nikita," "Titans," and "Grand Hotel."

Jeancarlos Comparan, born in 1984, is a Mexican actor who has appeared in various telenovelas and films, including "Bajo el mismo cielo" and "Camaleones."

Jeancarlos Arce, a Mexican singer and songwriter born in 1991, is also known by the name Jeancarlos. He has released several successful albums and singles in the Latin pop and reggaeton genres.

Jeancarlos Lecompte, born in 1986, is a Haitian-American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA G League and the Israeli Premier Basketball League.

Data source

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