Chris vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Chris Rank #651

Johan Rank #537

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Johan more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Johan mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chris and Johan boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.