Johanna vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johanna

Girl #848 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#848
Total SSA Count
318
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Hanna, Anna

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Johanna Rank #848
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #848 for Johanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johanna ___

  • Johanna Marie
  • Johanna Rose
  • Johanna Elizabeth
  • Johanna Claire
  • Johanna Grace
  • Johanna Louise

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Johanna

Elise Mathilde Friedrich Anneliese Lotte

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johanna or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Johanna at #848 in the United States.

What do Johanna and Oliver mean?

Johanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Johanna and Oliver boy or girl names?

Johanna is primarily a girl name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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