The nameGiannis
Giannis is the everyday Greek form of John. Basketball made it known across the United States.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Giannis comes from Ioannes, the Greek form of the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Greek, from Hebrew.
History
In the United States Giannis reached its best rank, 1217th, in 2022, in the years when Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated the NBA.
Did you know?
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, born in Athens to Nigerian parents, led the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA title in 2021.
Famous people named Giannis
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, basketball player
Popularity of the name Giannis
Giannis in the United States
Giannis was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 730 births over the decade, 75% of all recorded babies named Giannis. Its rise began around 2017, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Giannis in the United States were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 146 births a year on average, against 49 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Giannis
Names from the same generation as Giannis, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Giannis mean?
Giannis comes from Ioannes, the Greek form of the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Giannis?
Greek, from Hebrew.
Is Giannis a girl's or a boy's name?
Giannis is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Giannis?
In 2024, Giannis was the 1480th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 122 births.
What are the variants of the name Giannis?
Variants and related names of Giannis include Ioannis.
What are good sibling names for Giannis?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Eliette, Everleigh, Zélie and Ophelia for a sister, Ivar, Kenzo, Atlas and Alfie for a brother.
Who are famous people named Giannis?
Giannis Antetokounmpo, basketball player.