Names like Johan
If Johan is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from German classics to names with a similar sound. Johan has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Harlan, Jeffrey, Masen and Korbin.
24 boy names like Johan
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- Harlan#617Harlan means 'rock land' or 'hare land'.Also GermanSame “-an” ending
- Jeffrey#552Means "God's peace" or "peaceful ruler."Also German2 syllables
- MasenMasen is often considered a variant of Mason, meaning "one who works with stone".Also German2 syllables
- KorbinKorbin means "raven," referring to the dark-feathered bird.Also German2 syllables
- Adan#482This name means 'son' or 'man'.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Rylan#416From the rye landSame “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- BaronMeans "nobleman" or "free man".Also German2 syllables
- Jaiden#618Jaiden is a modern name that is often considered a variant of names like Jadon.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Kolter#600Derived from "Colt", meaning young horse.Also German2 syllables
- Garrett#564Garrett means "strength of the spear." It can also mean "brave with the spear."Also German2 syllables
- Robin#705Robin comes from the name Robert, meaning "bright fame".Also German2 syllables
- Keegan#621It means "descendant of the fiery one" or "small and fiery".Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- JerryJerry is often a shortened version of Gerald or Gerome.Also German2 syllables
- Emery#815Means "industrious ruler." It suggests someone who is hardworking and powerful.Also German
- Rayan#588It means "heaven's gate" or "abundantly watered."Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Boden#769Boden means "messenger" or "shelter".Also German2 syllables
- Roland#608Means "famous land." It can also mean "famous throughout the land."Also German2 syllables
- Otis#652Means "wealthy" or "fortunate".Also German2 syllables
- Julien#709Julien means "youthful" or "downy-bearded." It comes from the Roman family name Julius.2 syllables
- Hugo#378Hugo means "mind" or "intellect." It can also mean "spirit".Also German2 syllables
- Rudy#739Rudy is a short form of Rudolf, meaning "famous wolf".Also German2 syllables
- Frank#514Frank means "Frenchman" or "free man."Also German
- Harry#775Harry means "army ruler." It comes from the name Henry.Also German2 syllables
- Johnathan#508God has given; gift of God.Same “-an” ending
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- What names are similar to Johan?
- Names with a similar style to Johan include Harlan, Jeffrey, Masen, Korbin, Adan and Rylan.
- How are these names matched to Johan?
- Each name is compared with Johan on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Johan has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other German names are like Johan?
- Harlan, Jeffrey, Masen, Korbin and Baron share Johan's German roots.