Johannes
Johannes: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒəʊˈhænɪs/
Meaning and origin of Johannes
- A male given name from Late Latin Iōhannēs [in turn from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), in turn from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānān, “God is gracious”)], variant of John and Jon.
Etymology
From Late Latin Iōhannēs, variant of Latin Iōannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānān).
How popular is Johannes?
Since 1880, 2,314 boys in the U.S. have been named Johannes. Its highest rank for boys was #1703 in 1966. In 2025, 54 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Johannes FAQ
What does the name Johannes mean?
A male given name from Late Latin Iōhannēs [in turn from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), in turn from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānān, “God is gracious”)], variant of John and Jon. From Late Latin Iōhannēs, variant of Latin Iōannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānān).
What is the origin of the name Johannes?
Johannes is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Johannes?
Since 1880, 2,314 boys in the U.S. have been named Johannes. Its highest rank for boys was #1703 in 1966. In 2025, 54 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Johannes a boy or girl name?
Johannes is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,314 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.