Emil vs Yohan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan

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Emil Rank #1,253

Yohan Rank #1,159

Yohan is more popular, ranked #1159 vs #1253 for Emil.

Is Emil or Yohan more popular?

Yohan is more popular, ranked #1159 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Emil and Yohan mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Yohan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan origin).

Are Emil and Yohan boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Yohan is primarily a boy name.