Johan: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced yoh-HAHN · 2 syllables
Johan means “God is gracious”, from Hebrew.
An archaic variant of Joan, from Old French Johan, from Latin Johanna. Cf. John.
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- yoh-HAHN
- US rank (2025)
- #572
- US babies a year
- about 505 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Johan?
Johan was the #572 name in the US in 2025, given to 516 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #572 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| France | #357 |
| Norway | #39 |
| Canada | #679 |
How old are people named Johan?
Half of US adults named Johan are older than 23; most are between 18 and 50. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Johan
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Johan have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Johan
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Mateo
- Matias
- Ibrahim
- Emmanuel
- Uriel
- Ezequiel
- Judah
- Cain
- Yusuf
- Ilan
- Nehemiah
- Johannes
- Anders
- Lathan
- Sebastian
- Maximilian
Questions about Johan
What does the name Johan mean?
Johan means “God is gracious”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Johan?
Johan is pronounced yoh-HAHN.
How popular is the name Johan?
Johan was the #572 name in the US in 2025, given to 516 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Johan?
Half of US adults named Johan are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 50.