Jovan is a boy's name with Croatian, and Macedonian roots. It is a form of the well-recognized name Jovan (a variant of John), derived from the Latin Iohannes, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning ‘Yahweh is gracious. ’ The name Jovan also has a variant meaning related to the Roman god Jupiter, making it "Jove-like, majestic. " Over time, Jovan has been used in various cultures, including its popularity in Slavic nations where it was associated with nobility. Despite its rich history, Jovan 's popularity in the US has waned since the early 21st century.
