Johann vs Meyer

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

Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,815
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Johann Rank #1,790
Meyer Rank #1,815

Johann is more popular, ranked #1790 vs #1815 for Meyer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johann or Meyer more popular?

Johann is more popular, ranked #1790 compared to Meyer at #1815 in the United States.

What do Johann and Meyer mean?

Johann means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan) origin). Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin).

Are Johann and Meyer boy or girl names?

Johann is primarily a boy name. Meyer is primarily a boy name.

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