Yannis: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
God is gracious, a name of gentle divine favor.
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #4220
- Peak
- #3555 in 2019
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Yannis Means
Yannis is a boy name of Greek origin. God is gracious, a name of gentle divine favor.
How Popular Yannis Is
Yannis currently ranks #4220 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3555 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Yannis
- Yannis is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Yannis is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Yannis
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Yannis
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Yannis.
Questions About Yannis
What does Yannis mean?
Yannis is a boy name of Greek origin. God is gracious, a name of gentle divine favor.
How popular is Yannis?
Yannis currently ranks #4220 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3555 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Yannis come from?
Yannis comes from Greek roots. Yannis is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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