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Edgar vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johan

Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Dutch German Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#537
Total SSA Count
554
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Johan Rank #537

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #537 for Johan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Johan more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Johan at #537 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Johan mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edgar and Johan boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.

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