What origin is the name Johann?

Johann comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Johann a popular name?

Johann is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Johann?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Johann — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Johann

Q: Is Johann a rare name?

Yes. Johann does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Johann

Johann

Boy

german

2 syllables

Johann is a german boy's name meaning "A German variation of John, meaning God's gracious gift. It is a classic name reflecting divine favor and gratitude.".

Parents who choose Johann pick a boy name from the german tradition, meaning "A German variation of John, meaning God's gracious gift. It is a classic name reflecting divine favor and gratitude.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A German variation of John, meaning God's gracious gift. It is a classic name reflecting divine favor and gratitude.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Johann

Very rare in US records

What does Johann mean?

Johann is a boy name of german origin meaning "A German variation of John, meaning God's gracious gift. It is a classic name reflecting divine favor and gratitude.".

Is Johann a rare name?

Yes. Johann does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Johann

Emma Amelia Adeline Lena Heidi Hanna

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Johann means "A German variation of John, meaning God's gracious gift. It is a classic name reflecting divine favor and gratitude." — these names share that spirit.