Johan

Pronunciation: [ y-ohh-AHN ]

Girl Name #37,238 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Johan is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-ohh-AHN.

Parents who love the name Johan often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #37,238
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Johanna #848 Johana #1741

Nicknames

Joh Joy Johie

Also a Boy Name

Johan is also used as a boy name, ranked #537.

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Similar Names

Josephine Josie Johanna John Joanna Joan Joseph Johnnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Johan

Is Johan a boy or girl name?

Johan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #37238. As a boy name, it is ranked #537. Johan is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Johan?

Johan is pronounced y-ohh-AHN.

How popular is the name Johan?

Johan is currently ranked #37238 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Johan?

Common nicknames for Johan include Joh, Joy, and Johie.

Is Johan a common or rare name?

Johan is an uncommon name, ranked #37238 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Johan

Johan is a girl name .

Is Johan a boy or girl name? Johan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,238 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #537. Johan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Johan is currently ranked #37,238 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Johan include Joh, Joy, and Johie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Johan include Johanna, Johana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.