Johan vs Koen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johan

Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Dutch German Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#537
Total SSA Count
554
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo

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Koen

Boy #682 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bold counselor, brave advisor"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Dutch Flemish Belgian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#682
Total SSA Count
399
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko

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Popularity Comparison

Johan Rank #537
Koen Rank #682

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #682 for Koen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johan ___

  • Johan Erik
  • Johan Lars
  • Johan Sebastian
  • Johan William
  • Johan Alexander
  • Johan Felix

Koen ___

  • Koen James
  • Koen Alexander
  • Koen Willem
  • Koen Hendrik
  • Koen Lee
  • Koen Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Johan

Astrid Elsa Sven Ingrid Lars

If you choose Koen

Sven Lars Lotte Maja Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johan or Koen more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Koen at #682 in the United States.

What do Johan and Koen mean?

Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Koen means "bold counselor, brave advisor" (Old High German origin).

Are Johan and Koen boy or girl names?

Johan is primarily a boy name. Koen is primarily a boy name.

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