Charlotte vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johan

Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Dutch German Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#537
Total SSA Count
554
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Johan Rank #537

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #537 for Johan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Johan ___

  • Johan Erik
  • Johan Lars
  • Johan Sebastian
  • Johan William
  • Johan Alexander
  • Johan Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Johan

Astrid Elsa Sven Ingrid Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Johan more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Johan at #537 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Johan mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Johan boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Johan is primarily a boy name.

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