Johannes vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johannes

Boy #3,065 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

German Dutch Scandinavian Estonian South African

✓ All Clear

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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Johannes Rank #3,065

Jean Rank #1,141

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

Is Johannes or Jean more popular?

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

What do Johannes and Jean mean?

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

Are Johannes and Jean boy or girl names?

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