Bram vs Johannes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bram

Boy #2,963 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"father of multitudes"

Origin: Hebrew via Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch English Irish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,963
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Johannes

Boy #3,065 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Estonian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,065
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Johan, Hans, Jo

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Popularity Comparison

Bram Rank #2,963
Johannes Rank #3,065

Bram is more popular, ranked #2963 vs #3065 for Johannes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bram ___

  • Bram Oliver
  • Bram James
  • Bram Henry
  • Bram Lee
  • Bram August
  • Bram Finn

Johannes ___

  • Johannes Friedrich
  • Johannes Wilhelm
  • Johannes Christoph
  • Johannes Ernst
  • Johannes Heinrich
  • Johannes Karl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bram

Finn Harriet Clem Mabel Otto

If you choose Johannes

Maria Anna Friedrich Heinrich Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bram or Johannes more popular?

Bram is more popular, ranked #2963 compared to Johannes at #3065 in the United States.

What do Bram and Johannes mean?

Bram means "father of multitudes" (Hebrew via Dutch origin). Johannes means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Bram and Johannes boy or girl names?

Bram is primarily a boy name. Johannes is primarily a boy name.

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