Johan

Meaning of Johan

Johan means "God is gracious." It is a form of the name John.

Johan has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Johan

Johan has cooled off, slipping to #572 in 2025, down from a peak of #451 in 2008.

Notable people named Johan

• Johan Cruyff
  Dutch football player and coach
• Johann Sebastian Bach
  German composer and musician
• Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  German writer and statesman
• Johan Santana
  Venezuelan baseball player
• Johan August Strindberg
  Swedish playwright and novelist

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Questions about the name Johan

What does the name Johan mean?

Johan means johan means "god is gracious." it is a form of the name john, and it comes from German origins.

Is Johan a boy's or a girl's name?

Johan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Johan?

In 2025, Johan ranked #572 for boys, down from #536 the year before.

When was Johan most popular?

Johan peaked at #451 in 2008.