JOHAN  (yo-hahn )

Gender: M
Origin: German variation of JOHN
Meaning: "God is gracious"

Popularity in 2008: #450

Still very Old European, conjuring up the image of a classical composer. But rising on the U.S. popularity list, largely thanks to Heidi Klum and Seal's young son.

Variations:
Johatan, Johathon, Johanan, Johathan, Joahan, Johanthan, Johannan, Johahn, Joannes, Johane, Johon, Johaun

Johan is being discussed in our message boards:

• Niko
• Favorite names for boys? A-Z
• BIG Family
• Lou Samuel : Heidi and Seal's new baby daughter
• TTC & hunting for names!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Johan:

• THE NEW BOYS' NAMES 3: Ethnic Choices
• BABY NAME TRENDS: Heading Up