Johann

Meaning of Johann

Johann means "God is gracious." It's a form of the name John.

Johann has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Johann

After ranking as high as #910 in 2010, Johann has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Johann

• Johann Sebastian Bach
  Baroque period composer
• Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  German writer and statesman
• Johann Strauss II
  Austrian composer (waltzes)
• Johann Zarco
  French MotoGP Racer
• Johann Lamont
  Scottish politician

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Questions about the name Johann

What does the name Johann mean?

Johann means johann means "god is gracious." it's a form of the name john, and it comes from German origins.

Is Johann a boy's or a girl's name?

Johann is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Johann?

Johann did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Johann most popular?

Johann peaked at #910 in 2010.