What origin is the name Johan?

Johan comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Johan a popular name?

Johan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Johan?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Johan — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Johan

Q: Is Johan a rare name?

Yes. Johan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Johan

Johan

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Johan is a hebrew boy's name meaning "This name is a German form of John, originating from Hebrew roots. It translates to gift from God or God is gracious.".

Johan is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "This name is a German form of John, originating from Hebrew roots. It translates to gift from God or God is gracious.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name is a German form of John, originating from Hebrew roots. It translates to gift from God or God is gracious.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Johan

Very rare in US records

What does Johan mean?

Johan is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "This name is a German form of John, originating from Hebrew roots. It translates to gift from God or God is gracious.".

Is Johan a rare name?

Yes. Johan does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Johan

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Johan

Johan means "This name is a German form of John, originating from Hebrew roots. It translates to gift from God or God is gracious." — these names share that spirit.