Johan vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johan

Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Johan Rank #537

Edgar Rank #460

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

Is Johan or Edgar more popular?

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

What do Johan and Edgar mean?

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

Are Johan and Edgar boy or girl names?

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