JeanCharles

JeanCharles is a masculine given name of French origin. It is a compound name built from Jean and Charles and is frequently written as Jean-Charles; in some contexts, particularly in branding or digital records, it may appear as a single word, JeanCharles.

Etymology: Jean derives from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious; Charles comes from the Germanic Karl, meaning free man. The combination reflects a traditional practice in French naming to pair two established given names, sometimes to honor multiple relatives or saints.

Usage: The hyphenated form Jean-Charles is common in France, Belgium, Switzerland, and in Francophone parts of Canada, especially Quebec. It is typically masculine. Contemporary naming trends may favor non-hyphenated forms or separate given names; the choice often depends on family preference and official record-keeping.

Variants and related names: Related double given names include Jean-Baptiste, Jean-Luc, and Charles-Jean. The concatenated form, JeanCharles, can appear in branding, digital handles, or as a personal stylization, but remains less common in official civil records.

See also: Jean, Charles, Compound given names; French naming practices.