Johan

Johan: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “God is gracious”
Origin: Scandinavian
Say it: YO-hahn · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

A form of Johannes, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan. Johan is common in several European languages, especially Scandinavian, Dutch, and German usage.

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How popular is Johan?

2024166 per million US babies

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Babies named Johan in 2024554

2024 rank#536 boys

Peak year2016

Total US babies since 188014,268

Johan has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.

Names like Johan

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Axelfather of peace · Scandinavian
Jensenson of Jens · Scandinavian
Ericketernal ruler · Scandinavian
Boto live; dwelling · Scandinavian
Gunnerbold warrior · Scandinavian
Sorenstern · Scandinavian
Andersmanly; brave · Scandinavian
Henrikhome ruler · Scandinavian

Johan questions

What does the name Johan mean?

Johan means "God is gracious". It comes from Scandinavian. A form of Johannes, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan. Johan is common in several European languages, especially Scandinavian, Dutch, and German usage.

Is Johan a boy or girl name?

Johan is mainly a boy's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Johan?

554 US babies were named Johan in 2024. Its peak year was 2016.

How do you pronounce Johan?

Johan is usually pronounced YO-hahn.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.