The nameYannis
Yannis is the everyday Greek form of John.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Yannis comes from Ioannes, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Greek.
History
In England and Wales Yannis reached 903rd place in 2015.
Famous people named Yannis
- Yannis Philippakis, singer of Foals
- Yannis Ritsos, poet
Popularity of the name Yannis
Yannis in the United States
Yannis was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 223 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Yannis. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Yannis in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 45 births a year on average, against 18 in the five years before.
Yannis in France
Yannis was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 5,620 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Yannis. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Yannis in France were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 77 births a year on average, against 109 in the five years before.
Yannis in Belgium
Yannis in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Yannis
Names from the same generation as Yannis, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yannis mean?
Yannis comes from Ioannes, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Yannis?
Greek.
Is Yannis a girl's or a boy's name?
Yannis is a boy's name. In the United States, 21% of the babies named Yannis are girls.
How popular is the name Yannis?
In 2024, Yannis was the 3888th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 28 births.
What are the variants of the name Yannis?
Variants and related names of Yannis include Ianis, Jean and Yanis.
What are good sibling names for Yannis?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aiko, Clea, Kaori and Xenia for a sister, Hermes, Akio, Yuri and Reza for a brother.
Who are famous people named Yannis?
Yannis Philippakis, singer of Foals; Yannis Ritsos, poet.