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Yohann

♂ Boy

Pronounced yoh-HAHN /joʊˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Johann/Yohan — a form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Low

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Yohann spells Johann/Yohan. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'yoh-HAHN').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Johann/Yohan — a form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'
U.S. rank (2025)#5037 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yohann is a spelling of Johann/Yohan — a form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A crisp, classic name (said 'yoh-HAHN'; nickname Yoh).

In the U.S. it appears in French and South Asian Christian families. Rare in this spelling, God-is-gracious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — Yohann is a spelling of Johann/Yohan, crisp and classic (said 'yoh-HAHN').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Johann — Hebrew etymology

Variations

JohannYohanYohaan

Nicknames

Yoh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yohann mean?

Yohann spells Johann/Yohan — a form of John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Yohann?

It's said yoh-HAHN /joʊˈhɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yohann a boy or girl name?

Yohann is a boy's name.

How popular is Yohann?

Yohann is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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