Stefan vs Yohan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stefan

Boy #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Slavic Romanian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,002
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Stef, Fane

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Yohan

Boy #1,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan

Cultural Roots

French Korean German Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,159
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yo, Han

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Stefan Rank #1,002
Yohan Rank #1,159

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 vs #1159 for Yohan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Stefan ___

  • Stefan James
  • Stefan Alexander
  • Stefan Michael
  • Stefan Paul
  • Stefan Lukas
  • Stefan Andreas

Yohan ___

  • Yohan Paul
  • Yohan Marc
  • Yohan Luc
  • Yohan Thomas
  • Yohan Ethan
  • Yohan Sébastien

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Stefan

Klaus Markus Lukas Katarina Ingrid

If you choose Yohan

Théo Mathieu Camille Léa Nathan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stefan or Yohan more popular?

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 compared to Yohan at #1159 in the United States.

What do Stefan and Yohan mean?

Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Yohan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan origin).

Are Stefan and Yohan boy or girl names?

Stefan is primarily a boy name. Yohan is primarily a boy name.

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