What origin is the name Johannes?

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

Is Johannes a popular name?

Johannes 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 Johannes?

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

Johannes

Q: Is Johannes a rare name?

Yes. Johannes 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 Johannes

Johannes

Boy

german

3 syllables

Johannes is a german boy's name meaning "This is the German and Scandinavian form of John, originating from Hebrew and meaning God is gracious.".

Johannes is a boy name of german origin meaning "This is the German and Scandinavian form of John, originating from Hebrew and meaning God is gracious.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This is the German and Scandinavian form of John, originating from Hebrew and meaning God is gracious.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Johannes

Very rare in US records

What does Johannes mean?

Johannes is a boy name of german origin meaning "This is the German and Scandinavian form of John, originating from Hebrew and meaning God is gracious.".

Is Johannes a rare name?

Yes. Johannes 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 Johannes

Emma Amelia Adeline Lena Heidi Hanna

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Names with a similar meaning to Johannes

Johannes means "This is the German and Scandinavian form of John, originating from Hebrew and meaning God is gracious." — these names share that spirit.