James vs Johanna

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

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Johanna

Girl #848 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#848
Total SSA Count
318
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Hanna, Anna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Johanna Rank #848

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #848 for Johanna.

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

Johanna ___

  • Johanna Marie
  • Johanna Rose
  • Johanna Elizabeth
  • Johanna Claire
  • Johanna Grace
  • Johanna Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Johanna

Elise Mathilde Friedrich Anneliese Lotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Johanna more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Johanna at #848 in the United States.

What do James and Johanna mean?

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

Are James and Johanna boy or girl names?

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

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