Yohan

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOH-hun /ˈjoʊ.hən/High

Meaning: God is gracious; a spelling variant of Johan/Yohann, the Hebrew/German form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)High

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Johan, the German and Korean form of John meaning 'God is gracious.' Known through K-pop star Yohan Kim of the group TST and as a common name across Korean, German, and Indian communities.

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Origin HighHebrew, Korean

MeaningGod is gracious; a spelling variant of Johan/Yohann, the Hebrew/German form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)

U.S. rank (2025)#1259 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births158 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,865

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yohan is a spelling variant of Johan (German/Scandinavian) or Yohan (Korean: 요한), both from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious) via Latin Johannes. The name represents both German and Korean Christian naming traditions.

Yohan ranked #1160 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Yohan is used in both German/European naming (a form of Johann) and Korean naming (요한, a Korean Christianized form of John) — making it one of the few names that bridges European Christian tradition and East Asian Christian adoption.

Overall data confidence 89%

Behind the Name — Johan — Hebrew/German etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JohanJohannJohannes

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Yohan Blake (1989-)
Jamaican Olympic sprinter and former 100m world champion
★Yohan Cabaye (1986-)
French international footballer and midfielder
★Yohan Benalouane (1987-)
Tunisian international footballer and defender

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John— the English form of the same John/Yohanan root

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yohan mean?

Yohan means 'God is gracious,' a spelling variant of Johan, the German and Korean form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan.

How do you pronounce Yohan?

It's said YOH-hun — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yohan a boy or girl name?

Yohan is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Yohan?

Yohan ranked #1160 for U.S. boys in 2024.