Gender: Boy
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Scandinavian/Germanic/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #536 in 2024 with 554 babies born.
History: Johan is the Scandinavian and German form of John, from the Hebrew 'Yochanan.' It has been one of the most common names in northern Europe for centuries. Dutch master painter Johannes Vermeer and composer Johann Sebastian Bach are among its most celebrated bearers. It is used widely across Europe.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Johan? About 1 in 6,008 babies born in 2024 were named Johan, or roughly 1.5 per day in the United States.
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