Johan vs Lian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johan

Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

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Johan Rank #537

Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #537 for Johan.

Is Johan or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Johan at #537 in the United States.

What do Johan and Lian mean?

Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Johan and Lian boy or girl names?

Johan is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.