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Jannik

♂ Boy

Pronounced YAH-nik /ˈjɑ.nɪk/Medium

Meaning: A German, Danish, and Frisian pet form of Jan (John), from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' It is widely used in Germany and Denmark, and is carried today by the Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner.Medium

In 30 seconds: A northern form of John: Jannik means 'God is gracious' (said 'YAH-nik'). Friendly and current.
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Origin HighGerman, Hebrew, Danish
MeaningA German, Danish, and Frisian pet form of Jan (John), from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' It is widely used in Germany and Denmark, and is carried today by the Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner.
U.S. rank (2009)#11591 ↗ Rising
2009 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Jannik is a German, Danish, and Frisian pet form of Jan, the northern European John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' It has been a steady favorite in Germany and Denmark for decades, and the Italian tennis champion Jannik Sinner has carried it far beyond them. Rare in the U.S. (said 'YAH-nik').

It appears rarely in the U.S., far more familiar in Germany and Denmark. Rare here, friendly, and current.

Did you know? Jannik is a German and Danish pet form of Jan — that is, John, 'God is gracious' — and it is carried today by the tennis player Jannik Sinner (said 'YAH-nik').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Jannik — German/Danish pet form of Jan (John); Jannik Sinner

Variations

JannickYannickJan

Nicknames

JanNik

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If you like Jannik…

Yannick— the French/Breton cousin form
Jan— the root name it shortens
Johan— a like northern John form
Niklas— a like German -ik/-as name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jannik mean?

Jannik is a German and Danish form of John, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Jannik?

It's said YAH-nik /ˈjɑ.nɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first; the J sounds like a Y.

Is Jannik a boy or girl name?

Jannik is a boy's name.

How popular is Jannik?

Jannik is rare in the U.S. and far more common in Germany and Denmark.

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