Soren vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Soren

Boy #572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stern, strict, serious"

Origin: Latin via Scandinavian

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Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Soren Rank #572

Johan Rank #537

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #572 for Soren.

Is Soren or Johan more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Soren at #572 in the United States.

What do Soren and Johan mean?

Soren means "stern, strict, serious" (Latin via Scandinavian origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Soren and Johan boy or girl names?

Soren is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.