Johan vs Soren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Soren

Boy #572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stern, strict, serious"

Origin: Latin via Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Swedish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#572
Total SSA Count
502
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ren

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Johan Rank #537
Soren Rank #572

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #572 for Soren.

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

Soren ___

  • Soren James
  • Soren Elias
  • Soren Finn
  • Soren Lars
  • Soren Anders
  • Soren Erik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Johan

Astrid Elsa Sven Ingrid Lars

If you choose Soren

Astrid Ingrid Bjorn Freya Leif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johan or Soren more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Soren at #572 in the United States.

What do Johan and Soren mean?

Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Soren means "stern, strict, serious" (Latin via Scandinavian origin).

Are Johan and Soren boy or girl names?

Johan is primarily a boy name. Soren is primarily a boy name.

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