Jean vs Johannes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Boy #3,065 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

German Dutch Scandinavian Estonian South African

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Jean Rank #1,141

Johannes Rank #3,065

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #3065 for Johannes.

Is Jean or Johannes more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Johannes at #3065 in the United States.

What do Jean and Johannes mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Johannes means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Jean and Johannes boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Johannes is primarily a boy name.