Brittany vs Johanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johanna

Girl #848 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#848
Total SSA Count
318
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Hanna, Anna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brittany Rank #791
Johanna Rank #848

Brittany is more popular, ranked #791 vs #848 for Johanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brittany ___

  • Brittany Anne
  • Brittany Lynn
  • Brittany Marie
  • Brittany Dawn
  • Brittany Rose
  • Brittany Nicole

Johanna ___

  • Johanna Marie
  • Johanna Rose
  • Johanna Elizabeth
  • Johanna Claire
  • Johanna Grace
  • Johanna Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brittany

Ashley Tiffany Megan Jordan Brandon

If you choose Johanna

Elise Mathilde Friedrich Anneliese Lotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brittany or Johanna more popular?

Brittany is more popular, ranked #791 compared to Johanna at #848 in the United States.

What do Brittany and Johanna mean?

Brittany means "from Brittany, land of the Britons" (Latin origin). Johanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brittany and Johanna boy or girl names?

Brittany is primarily a girl name. Johanna is primarily a girl name.

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