Johan vs Lilar

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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Popularity Comparison

Johan Rank #537
Lilar Rank #37,304

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #37304 for Lilar.

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

Lilar ___

  • Lilar Rose
  • Lilar Mae
  • Lilar Grace
  • Lilar Jade
  • Lilar Sky

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Johan

Astrid Elsa Sven Ingrid Lars

If you choose Lilar

Zara Layla Mira Nadia Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johan or Lilar more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Lilar at #37304 in the United States.

What do Johan and Lilar mean?

Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Lilar means "night" (Arabic origin).

Are Johan and Lilar boy or girl names?

Johan is primarily a boy name. Lilar is primarily a girl name.

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