Emma vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

Emma Rank #2
Johan Rank #537

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #537 for Johan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Johan

Astrid Elsa Sven Ingrid Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Johan more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Johan at #537 in the United States.

What do Emma and Johan mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Johan boy or girl names?

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

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