Joan vs Susanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Catalan American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,014
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Joan Rank #1,014
Susanna Rank #1,352

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #1352 for Susanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joan ___

  • Joan Michael
  • Joan David
  • Joan Anthony
  • Joan Christopher
  • Joan Paul
  • Joan Joseph

Susanna ___

  • Susanna Rose
  • Susanna Claire
  • Susanna Elise
  • Susanna Marie
  • Susanna Jane
  • Susanna Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Joan

Maria Pau Marc Anna Pere

If you choose Susanna

Arabella Edmund Cordelia Sebastian Helena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joan or Susanna more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Susanna at #1352 in the United States.

What do Joan and Susanna mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Susanna means "rose" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joan and Susanna boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Susanna is primarily a girl name.

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