Johan vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #537 for Johan.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Johan

Astrid Elsa Sven Ingrid Lars

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Johan at #537 in the United States.

What do Johan and Theodore mean?

Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Johan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Johan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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