Johann vs Maxx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johann

Boy #1,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan)

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,790
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Hans, Joha

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Johann Rank #1,790
Maxx Rank #1,717

Maxx is more popular, ranked #1717 vs #1790 for Johann.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johann ___

  • Johann Sebastian
  • Johann Friedrich
  • Johann Wilhelm
  • Johann Ludwig
  • Johann Karl
  • Johann Christoph

Maxx ___

  • Maxx James
  • Maxx Cole
  • Maxx Riley
  • Maxx Hunter
  • Maxx Dean
  • Maxx Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Johann

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johann or Maxx more popular?

Maxx is more popular, ranked #1717 compared to Johann at #1790 in the United States.

What do Johann and Maxx mean?

Johann means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan) origin). Maxx means "the greatest" (Latin maximus origin).

Are Johann and Maxx boy or girl names?

Johann is primarily a boy name. Maxx is primarily a boy name.

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