Hannes
Meaning of Hannes
Hannes is a male name with origins in different countries, including Sweden, Finland, and Germany. In Swedish, it is pronounced as HAH-nes (/ˈhanɛs/), while in Finnish it has a similar pronunciation of HAH-nes (/ˈhɑnːes/). In German, the name is pronounced as HAH-nuhs (/ˈhɑnəs/). Hannes is often considered a variation of the name Johannes or Hans.
In terms of popularity in the United States, Hannes has been given to a small number of newborns each year. In 2015, there were 5 occurrences of the name, ranking at 12,081. The name has remained relatively consistent in usage over the years, with slight variations in rankings. Although not widely popular in the US, Hannes carries a strong and unique charm that can make it stand out among other names for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
Swedish
- Pronunced as HAH-nes (/ˈhanɛs/)
Finnish
- Pronunced as HAH-nes (/ˈhɑnːes/)
German
- Pronunced as HAH-nuhs (/ˈhɑnəs/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Hannes
| Hannes Alfvén - Hannes Olof Gösta Alfvén was a Swedish electrical engineer and plasma physicist who won the 1970 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and described the class of MHD waves known as Alfvén waves. |
| Hannes Androsch - Johannes "Hannes" Androsch is an Austrian entrepreneur, former politician, and banker known for his contributions to the Austrian finance sector and international corporate landscape. |
| Hannes Þór Halldórsson is an Icelandic filmmaker and former professional footballer who represented Iceland in international competitions such as UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. |
| Hannes Schneider - Johann "Hannes" Schneider, an Austrian ski instructor, is known as the Father of Modern Day Skiing for pioneering the Arlberg technique of instruction. |
| Hannes Vanaküla, also known as Tokroda, is an Estonian mage who has been both praised and criticized in the media. |
| Hannes Kilian was a renowned German photographer. |
| Hannes Keller was a Swiss physicist, mathematician, deep diving pioneer, entrepreneur, and amateur classical pianist. |
| Hannes Lindemann was a German doctor, navigator, and sailor known for making two solo transatlantic crossings in unconventional watercraft, documented in his book Alone at Sea. |
| Hannes Kolehmainen - Juho Pietari "Hannes" Kolehmainen was a Finnish Olympic Gold medalist and world record holder in middle- and long-distance running, known as the "Flying Finns". |
| Hannes Smith - Johannes Martin "Hannes" Smith, also known as Smithie, was a prominent Namibian journalist, editor, and publisher, best known for co-founding the Windhoek Observer and serving as its owner and editor until his passing. |
| Hannes Stein is a German journalist and author known for his work in major German newspapers and publications like Der Spiegel and First Things. |
| Hannes Löhr - Johannes Löhr was a German international football player and manager. |
| Hannes Leitgeb is an Austrian philosopher and mathematician known for his work in logic, epistemology, philosophy of mathematics, and other areas of philosophy and science. |
| Hannes Jaenicke is a versatile German actor known for his roles in television programs and movies, including Lost Treasure. |
| Hannes Martin Holm is a Swedish director and screenwriter known for collaborating with Måns Herngren on most of his films. |
