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Ioannis is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yochanan. It is the original Greek New Testament spelling of the name that eventually became John in English. It remains one of the most popular and significant names in Greek culture and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Less common today
Ioannis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,638 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First head of state of independent Greece
Greek general and Prime Minister
Greek professional footballer
Greek professional basketball player
Greek politician and European Commissioner
