Johannes vs Teodor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johannes

Boy #3,065 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Estonian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,065
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Johan, Hans, Jo

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Teodor

Boy #3,069 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian Bulgarian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,069
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Teo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Johannes Rank #3,065
Teodor Rank #3,069

Johannes is more popular, ranked #3065 vs #3069 for Teodor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johannes ___

  • Johannes Friedrich
  • Johannes Wilhelm
  • Johannes Christoph
  • Johannes Ernst
  • Johannes Heinrich
  • Johannes Karl

Teodor ___

  • Teodor James
  • Teodor Alexander
  • Teodor Luca
  • Teodor Henrik
  • Teodor Maxim
  • Teodor Andrei

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Johannes

Maria Anna Friedrich Heinrich Clara

If you choose Teodor

Eleonora Irina Nikolai Mila Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johannes or Teodor more popular?

Johannes is more popular, ranked #3065 compared to Teodor at #3069 in the United States.

What do Johannes and Teodor mean?

Johannes means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Teodor means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Johannes and Teodor boy or girl names?

Johannes is primarily a boy name. Teodor is primarily a boy name.

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