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Johann vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johann

Boy #1,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan)

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,790
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Johann Rank #1,790
Dan Rank #1,931

Johann is more popular, ranked #1790 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johann or Dan more popular?

Johann is more popular, ranked #1790 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Johann and Dan mean?

Johann means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan) origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Johann and Dan boy or girl names?

Johann is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.

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