Johan vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johan

Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Johan Rank #537

Darius Rank #746

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Johan or Darius more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Johan and Darius mean?

Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Johan and Darius boy or girl names?

Johan is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.