John is a common given name in English-speaking countries. It is derived from Latin Johannes, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'Yahweh has favoured'. Henry and Ford are both surnames of English origin. Henry is derived from the Germanic name Heimerich, meaning 'home ruler', while Ford is derived from the Old English word ford, meaning 'river crossing'. Both Henry and Ford have been used as given names since the 19th century.