Johan vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johan

Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Swedish Norwegian Dutch German Danish

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Jerry' can be twisted to 'scary'"}

Johan Rank #537

Jerry Rank #868

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Johan or Jerry more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Johan and Jerry mean?

Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Johan and Jerry boy or girl names?

Johan is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.