James vs Johana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Johana

Girl #1,741 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Czech Slovak Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,741
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Hana, Joha

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Johana Rank #1,741

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1741 for Johana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Johana ___

  • Johana Maria
  • Johana Elena
  • Johana Isabel
  • Johana Sofia
  • Johana Lucia
  • Johana Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Johana

Diego Santiago Isabella Camila Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Johana more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Johana at #1741 in the United States.

What do James and Johana mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Johana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Johana boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Johana is primarily a girl name.

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