jann

Jann is a masculine given name of Germanic origin and also an occasional surname. As a given name, it is a variant of Jan, the Dutch and German form of Johannes, which in turn derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The spelling Jann is less common than Jan and may appear as an independent given name or as a short form of longer names in some families.

Variants and related names include Jan, Jannes, Jannis, Jannik, Johan, and Jani; feminine forms are uncommon in most contexts. The name is most frequently encountered in German-speaking areas and in the Netherlands, with some use in other parts of Europe and among diaspora communities.

As a surname, Jann occurs in German-speaking regions and the Netherlands. It is typically of patronymic origin, arising from an ancestor named Jan or Johannes, and less often from a local toponym.

Today, Jann is regarded as a contemporary, though relatively rare, given name within Germanic-language communities. It is not strongly associated with a particular historical figure and is used across various professions and cultures.