Joann

Joann is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Joanne, which combines the roots of Joseph and John — both from Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious.'

Joann peaked in U.S. popularity during the 1940s and 1950s, part of the mid-century wave of Jo- names. It carries a wholesome, classic mid-American charm. As a two-syllable name it flows naturally as both a first name and a middle name, pairing cleanly with most surnames.