Jean vs Yohan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,141
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Yohan

Boy #1,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan

Cultural Roots

French Korean German Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,159
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yo, Han

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jean Rank #1,141
Yohan Rank #1,159

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1159 for Yohan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jean ___

  • Jean Pierre
  • Jean Louis
  • Jean Claude
  • Jean Paul
  • Jean Marc
  • Jean Henri

Yohan ___

  • Yohan Paul
  • Yohan Marc
  • Yohan Luc
  • Yohan Thomas
  • Yohan Ethan
  • Yohan Sébastien

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jean

Marie Monique Pierre Claude Sylvie

If you choose Yohan

Théo Mathieu Camille Léa Nathan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jean or Yohan more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Yohan at #1159 in the United States.

What do Jean and Yohan mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Yohan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan origin).

Are Jean and Yohan boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Yohan is primarily a boy name.

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