The baby name Johannes is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced German: /joˈhanəs/; English variants: /dʒoʊˈhænɪs/ or /joʊˈhɑːnɪs/; Dutch: /joˈɦɑnəs/.
The baby name Johannes is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced German: /joˈhanəs/; English variants: /dʒoʊˈhænɪs/ or /joʊˈhɑːnɪs/; Dutch: /joˈɦɑnəs/.
Johannes is Dutch, Hebrew in Origin.
Johannes is the Latin and Germanic form of Greek Ioannes, from Hebrew Yochanan/Yehōḥānān meaning “Yahweh is gracious” or “God is gracious.” It entered European naming stock through the Vulgate and liturgy, becoming standard in church records and scholarly Latin. In German- and Dutch-speaking lands and Scandinavia, it functioned as a formal register name, often shortened in everyday use.
Enduring popularity across centuries is tied to veneration of John the Baptist and John the Evangelist; later reinforced by figures such as Johannes Gutenberg, Kepler, and Brahms. Regional variants and diminutives include Johann, Johan, Jan, Jens (Danish), Hans, Hannes, Jannes, Joannes (archaic Latin/Dutch), and feminine Johanna, Hanna/Hanne; cognates abroad include John (English), Jean (French), Giovanni (Italian), Juan (Spanish), João (Portuguese), Ivan (Slavic), and Seán (Irish). Usage remains steady in Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, the Baltics, Scandinavia, and Afrikaans-speaking South Africa, often paired in compound names such as Johannes Peter or Johann Peter.
| Johannes Rau Johannes Rau was a German politician best known for serving as President of Germany from 1999 to 2004. A member of the Social Democratic Party, he had earlier been Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia from 1978 to 1998. | Johannes Heesters Johannes Heesters was an Austrian actor and singer, best known for his performances in operettas and musicals. He starred in films like 'The Merry Widow' and was celebrated for his role in 'The Count of Luxembourg'. His career spanned over nine decades, making him one of the longest-serving performers in the entertainment industry. | Johannes R. Becher Johannes R. Becher was a German politician and poet, best known for writing the national anthem of the German Democratic Republic, 'Auferstanden aus Ruinen'. He was also a prominent figure in German literature, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of his time. |
| Johannes Schaaf Johannes Schaaf was a German actor and director, best known for his work on the film 'Tattoo' in 1967. He also directed 'The Castle' in 1997, an adaptation of Franz Kafka's novel. Schaaf's contributions to theater and film made him a notable figure in German cinema. | Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson is an Icelandic actor best known for his roles in the TV series 'Game of Thrones' and the film 'Atomic Blonde'. He has also appeared in 'The Innocents' and 'The Last Kingdom', showcasing his versatility across different genres. | TheFatRat TheFatRat, born Christian Friedrich Johannes Büttner, is a German DJ, producer, and musician best known for his glitch-hop and electronic tracks. He is known for songs like “Monody,” “Unity,” and “Fly Away,” and his 2016 EP Jackpot reached No. 23 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 423 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #1 | 1,616 | 6,830 |
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #8 | 305 | 444 |
| NA | 0 | #9 | 28 | 2,537 | |
| NL | Boys | 2014 | #15 | 199 | 79 |
| Austria | Boys | 2024 | #31 | 252 | 60 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #33 | 3,574 | 2,180 |
| ID | 0 | #34 | 6 | 2,238 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #34 | 11,002 | 25,619 |
| EE | 0 | #35 | 3 | 1,051 | |
| Austria | 0 | #49 | 294 | 850 | |
| Iceland | Boys | 0 | #60 | 14 | 131 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #72 | 8,789 | 5,697 |
| JP | 0 | #76 | 2 | 4,057 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #80 | 73 | 4,685 |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| Germany | 0 | #85 | 752 | 2,542 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #98 | 28 | 2,087 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #101 | 31 | 4,130 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #110 | 885 | 2,041 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #114 | 117 | 7,146 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #117 | 364 | 7,401 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #128 | 4,115 | 3,552 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #129 | 3 | 3,473 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #131 | 7 | 1,769 |
| AZ | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 1,400 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #142 | 41 | 1,509 |
| ZA | 0 | #150 | 335 | 14,421 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| DK | 0 | #153 | 51 | 5,198 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #172 | 3 | 3,954 |
| Finland | 0 | #175 | 157 | 830 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #212 | 9 | 4,970 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1,848 | 5,873 |
| Belgium | Boys | 1998 | #224 | 18 | 424 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #244 | 6 | 5,568 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #249 | 8 | 7,111 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #266 | 8 | 6,912 |
| NG | 0 | #271 | 2 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #274 | 9 | 11,010 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #295 | 10 | 6,530 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #298 | 9 | 2,588 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #301 | 3 | 5,122 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #310 | 10 | 9,639 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| NL | 0 | #315 | 77 | 2,481 | |
| PE | 0 | #327 | 3 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #332 | 14 | 8,138 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #338 | 3 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| BR | 0 | #355 | 6 | 5,969 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #365 | 19 | 11,440 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #377 | 5 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #380 | 8 | 2,865 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #410 | 11 | 1,885 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #412 | 2 | 5,922 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #430 | 5 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #461 | 6 | 10,523 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #470 | 12 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #476 | 12 | 10,188 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #496 | 4 | 7,625 |
| CO | 0 | #505 | 6 | 7,768 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #515 | 13 | 12,905 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #521 | 6 | 12,621 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #540 | 11 | 12,054 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #557 | 5 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #558 | 8 | 10,162 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #580 | 13 | 9,244 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #620 | 6 | 10,983 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #627 | 39 | 13,390 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IT | 0 | #669 | 46 | 4,183 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #671 | 27 | 17,960 |
| LB | 0 | #688 | 3 | 13,263 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #717 | 35 | 12,213 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #734 | 5 | 3,895 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #738 | 6 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #801 | 6 | 18,755 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #808 | 31 | 4,949 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #827 | 52 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #829 | 92 | 15,656 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #853 | 40 | 7,044 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #869 | 62 | 5,610 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #907 | 235 | 25,928 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #918 | 8 | 15,035 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #932 | 24 | 5,933 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #939 | 13 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #962 | 21 | 16,355 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,020 | 463 | 10,046 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,026 | 86 | 25,439 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,079 | 14 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,201 | 11 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,599 | 16 | 28,008 |
Johannes is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:
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