Gunner 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

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Popularity Comparison

Gunner Rank #520
Johan Rank #537

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 vs #537 for Johan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gunner ___

  • Gunner Lee
  • Gunner James
  • Gunner Wade
  • Gunner Dean
  • Gunner Cole
  • Gunner Ray

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 Gunner

Hunter Wyatt Maverick Brynn Stella

If you choose Johan

Astrid Elsa Sven Ingrid Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gunner or Johan more popular?

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Johan at #537 in the United States.

What do Gunner and Johan mean?

Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gunner and Johan boy or girl names?

Gunner is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.

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