Johan vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johan

Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Johan Rank #537

Maximilian Rank #587

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #587 for Maximilian.

Is Johan or Maximilian more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Johan and Maximilian mean?

Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Johan and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Johan is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.