Johan vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johan

Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Johan Rank #537

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #537 for Johan.

Is Johan or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Johan at #537 in the United States.

What do Johan and Frederick mean?

Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Johan and Frederick boy or girl names?

Johan is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.