Gunnar vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gunnar

Boy #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior, battle army"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gunnar Rank #601

Johan Rank #537

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #601 for Gunnar.

Is Gunnar or Johan more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Gunnar at #601 in the United States.

What do Gunnar and Johan mean?

Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gunnar and Johan boy or girl names?

Gunnar is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.