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The baby name Johann is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈjoːhan/ (YO-hahn); English: /ˈdʒoʊhæn/ or /ˈdʒoʊhɑːn/ (JOH-hahn).

Johann is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: German: /ˈjoːhan/ (YO-hahn); English: /ˈdʒoʊhæn/ or /ˈdʒoʊhɑːn/ (JOH-hahn)

What is the meaning of the name Johann ?

The baby name Johann is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈjoːhan/ (YO-hahn); English: /ˈdʒoʊhæn/ or /ˈdʒoʊhɑːn/ (JOH-hahn).

Johann is Hebrew in Origin.

Rooted in the Hebrew Yochanan ("God is gracious"), Johann is the standard German form of John, via Latin Iohannes and Greek Ioannes. In German it's pronounced YO-hahn. Close relatives include ecclesiastical Johannes, Scandinavian Johan, Dutch/Low German Jan, and the pan-European John/Jean/Sean/Juan/Ivan/Ioan. Common short forms are Hans, Hannes, and Jens; feminine counterparts are Johanna, Hanna, and Hanne. Surnames like Johansson and Johannsen preserve its patronymic legacy.

Long favored in Central Europe, especially from the Reformation through the 19th century, Johann appears in countless compound given names (Johann Georg, Johann Karl). Cultural stature is reinforced by figures such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Strauss I and II, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. While less frequent as a first name today, it retains classic, scholarly gravitas in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and diaspora communities, and remains recognizable and international through its many cognates.

Johann has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Johann

Johann I of Saxony Politician · Born 1801 · Kingdom of Saxony Johann I of Saxony was a prominent politician who served as the King of Saxony from 1854 until his death in 1873. He played a significant role in the political landscape of the Kingdom of Saxony during a time of great change in Europe. Known for his efforts in modernizing the kingdom, Johann's reign saw the implementation of various reforms. Jóhann Jóhannsson Musician · Born 1969 · Iceland Jóhann Jóhannsson was an Icelandic musician and composer best known for his film scores. He gained significant recognition for his work on films like 'The Theory of Everything' and 'Sicario'. His music often blended classical and electronic elements, creating a unique and evocative sound. Johann Urb Actor · Born 1977 · United States Johann Urb is an actor from the United States, best known for his role as Leon S. Kennedy in the film 'Resident Evil: Retribution'. He has also appeared in '2012' and the TV series 'Californication'.

Johann – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2020 #1 — 780
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
Austria Boys 0 #25 4,252 2,180
NA 0 #27 7 2,537
EE 0 #35 3 1,051
MT 0 #35 9 1,767
Austria Boys 1988 #43 141 60
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
Iceland Boys 0 #58 16 131
LU 0 #63 4 2,830
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
MT Boys 0 #97 89 4,064
Austria 0 #101 134 850
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
Switzerland Boys 2024 #119 19 1,769
EE Boys 0 #119 7 2,087
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
Norway Boys 2025 #131 4 444
PA 0 #133 6 3,797
ZA 0 #134 364 14,421
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
Germany Boys 0 #160 3,128 5,697
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
HU Boys 0 #164 11 3,954
PR Girls 0 #164 4 3,171
PR Boys 0 #171 8 2,508
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
NA Boys 0 #179 57 6,830
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
LU Boys 0 #202 17 4,970
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
ZA Boys 0 #222 2,920 25,619
EC Boys 0 #224 16 3,322
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
NA Girls 0 #232 6 7,146
SG 0 #252 18 11,010
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
GR Boys 0 #268 6 6,912
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
PE 0 #286 25 6,350
Canada Boys 2024 #288 19 2,588
JM Boys 0 #288 6 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #293 12 6,530
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
Germany 0 #298 145 2,542
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
DK Boys 0 #302 24 7,401
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
PH Boys 0 #315 69 11,440
MY 0 #321 10 12,352
France Boys 2021 #324 64 2,865
CN Boys 0 #325 7 9,639
PL Boys 0 #325 11 6,459
CO Boys 0 #327 1,272 15,656
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
MU Boys 0 #345 13 8,477
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
UY Boys 0 #352 48 5,922
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
BR 0 #357 4 5,969
PT Boys 0 #357 11 7,951
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
CO 0 #368 114 7,768
BO 0 #372 10 6,868
NL 0 #378 14 2,481
CL 0 #387 25 6,867
CL Boys 0 #393 354 13,390
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
MX 0 #403 11 8,339
France Girls 2012 #405 3 3,242
Austria Girls 0 #407 14 1,885
PA Boys 0 #416 66 9,305
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
CR Boys 0 #424 64 10,188
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
Spain 0 #442 11 2,326
AR Boys 0 #443 25 7,628
GT Boys 0 #447 28 7,625
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PA Girls 0 #468 14 9,861
RU Boys 0 #485 21 12,621
BO Boys 0 #495 98 9,244
HK Boys 0 #516 12 12,905
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
CM Boys 0 #527 24 12,054
GT Girls 0 #537 5 7,500
IR Boys 0 #541 12 10,162
PE Boys 0 #543 402 14,506
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
Finland Boys 2026 #618 65 3,552
IL Boys 0 #620 6 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
SG Boys 0 #635 63 17,960
HK Girls 0 #642 9 16,104
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
BR Boys 0 #670 82 12,213
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
QA Boys 0 #690 18 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
IT 0 #701 14 4,183
MX Boys 0 #725 262 16,355
NL Boys 0 #784 168 5,873
KW Boys 0 #798 9 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #802 91 7,044
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #828 11 4,949
Spain Boys 0 #834 97 5,610
CL Girls 0 #839 13 14,098
TN 0 #857 9 13,765
OM Boys 0 #869 13 17,948
United States Girls 2004 #912 5 9,828
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
NG Boys 0 #995 7 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,004 7 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,006 9 25,931
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,042 70 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,056 23 16,140
AE Boys 0 #1,063 30 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,101 41 25,928
MA 0 #1,118 11 20,986
IT Boys 0 #1,158 316 10,046
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,590 25 28,008

Johann is popular in 80 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Canada
Switzerland
United States

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People also ask about Johann

Johann is predominantly a boy's name.
Johann is a 2 syllable name, pronounced German: /ˈjoːhan/ (YO-hahn); English: /ˈdʒoʊhæn/ or /ˈdʒoʊhɑːn/ (JOH-hahn).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Johannes, Johan, Johaan, Hans, Hannes and Hanns.
Yes, very popular — Johann ranked #1 in Ireland in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Johann ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2020).
Johann's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #294 in 2011 to #324 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Johann are in our database, including Johann I of Saxony (Politician), Jóhann Jóhannsson (Musician), Johann Urb (Actor).