Jeffery vs Yohan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jeffery Rank #1,306
Yohan Rank #1,159

Yohan is more popular, ranked #1159 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeffery ___

  • Jeffery Alan
  • Jeffery Scott
  • Jeffery James
  • Jeffery Michael
  • Jeffery Dean
  • Jeffery Wayne

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 Jeffery

David Brian Mark Susan Karen

If you choose Yohan

Théo Mathieu Camille Léa Nathan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffery or Yohan more popular?

Yohan is more popular, ranked #1159 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Yohan mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Yohan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan origin).

Are Jeffery and Yohan boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Yohan is primarily a boy name.

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