Johann vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johann

Boy #1,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan)

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Johann Rank #1,790

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1790 for Johann.

Is Johann or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Johann at #1790 in the United States.

What do Johann and Fred mean?

Johann means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan) origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Johann and Fred boy or girl names?

Johann is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.