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Johan

male

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

Common continental European form of John, reflecting the Hebrew theophoric meaning and widespread Christian naming transmission.

Biblical

Popularity History of Johan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#536Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#536

Johan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+31

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Johan Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Johan.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Johan

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Germanic
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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