Dennis vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#708
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Denny, Den

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dennis Rank #708
Johan Rank #537

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #708 for Dennis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dennis ___

  • Dennis James
  • Dennis Michael
  • Dennis Paul
  • Dennis Lee
  • Dennis Ray
  • Dennis Alan

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 Dennis

Kevin Patrick Karen Sharon Gary

If you choose Johan

Astrid Elsa Sven Ingrid Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis or Johan more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Johan mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dennis and Johan boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.

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