John Q Public is a term that is used to refer to an ordinary, average individual. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of this term, such as Joe Public, Jane Doe, or Average Joe. Each of these synonyms is used to refer to a person who is unremarkable, and who is not particularly notable or distinguishable from others. Joe Public is perhaps the most commonly used synonym for John Q Public, and is used to refer to a typical member of the general public. Jane Doe, on the other hand, is often used to refer to unidentified women, while Average Joe is used to refer to the average man.