The nameIoannis
Ioannis is the formal Greek form of John.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Ioannis comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Greek.
History
Ioannis Kapodistrias was the first head of state of independent Greece. In England and Wales the name reached 1289th place in 2017.
Popularity of the name Ioannis
Ioannis in the United States
Ioannis was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 283 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Ioannis. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Ioannis in the United States were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 29 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Ioannis
Names from the same generation as Ioannis, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ioannis mean?
Ioannis comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Ioannis?
Greek.
Is Ioannis a girl's or a boy's name?
Ioannis is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Ioannis?
In 2024, Ioannis was the 3354th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 35 births.
What are the variants of the name Ioannis?
Variants and related names of Ioannis include Erwann, Gian, Giannis, Ivan, Ivo, Jean, Johannes and Jon.
What are good sibling names for Ioannis?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Xenia, Oumou, Alida and Melia for a sister, Cyril, Filip, Pierre and Eduard for a brother.