Spelling Variants
Joannes vs Johannes: Which Spelling?
Both mean 'God is gracious' and derive from the same root, just different spelling.
Global Rank #98
Joannes
Origin: Late Roman
Joannes means "God is gracious" and derives from the Latin form of the Greek name Ioannes (Ἰωάννης), which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן).
Global Rank #8
Johannes
Origin: German
Johannes means "God is gracious" and derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), composed of the elements "Yo" (God) and "hanan" (gracious).
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Johannes currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.