Johann Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Johann Name at a Glance

Name	Johann
Meaning	Variant of the Hebrew John 'Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor.'.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Johann Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Johann means “Variant of the Hebrew John 'Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Johann Name Origin

Our database records Johann under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Johann a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Johann is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Johann

When considering Johann for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.