Johan

At a Glance: Name: Johan – Meaning: form of John: God is gracious – Origin: Scandinavian/Dutch – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: yo-HAHN

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Johan is the Scandinavian and Dutch form of John, meaning "God is gracious," pronounced yo-HAHN. It falls into a timeless, classic and worldly style, giving it a familiar backbone with an international feel. If you like John but want something less common in English-speaking countries, Johan is a close, classic alternative.

Meaning & Origin of Johan

Meaning: Form of john: god is gracious.

Origin: Scandinavian/Dutch.

Source: Wikipedia, Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Johan

Phonetic: yo-HAHN   IPA: /joʊˈhɑːn/

Popularity of Johan

Johan has held fairly steady in U.S. use over the past century, peaking at #451 in 2008 with 616 babies given the name, and sitting at #536 in 2024 with 554 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1910–2024.

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Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Johan mean?

Form of john: god is gracious. (Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johan)

How do you pronounce Johan?

Johan is pronounced yo-HAHN (IPA: /joʊˈhɑːn/).

Is Johan a popular name right now?

Johan peaked at #451 in 2008 and is ranked #536 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1910–2024.)

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