Gracious; youthful
Jovan is a multifaceted name with two primary roots. In Slavic cultures, it is the equivalent of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' Separately, it is sometimes used as a variation of Jove, the Roman king of gods, which associates the name with the Latin word for 'youthful.'
Less common today
Jovan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #622 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
British-American actor known for 'Fences' and 'Watchmen'
Former NFL linebacker
Famous Serbian poet and diplomat
American soccer player and first American to win the UEFA Champions League
