Boy Name

Yiannis

"God is gracious, from Greek 'Ioannis' derived from Hebrew 'Yochanan'."

Ranked #3674 for boys

About the Name Yiannis

Meaning

God is gracious, from Greek 'Ioannis' derived from Hebrew 'Yochanan'.

Origin

Greek

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#3674

Yiannis is a boy name of Greek origin. The name means "God is gracious, from Greek 'Ioannis' derived from Hebrew 'Yochanan'." and Currently ranked #3674 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with Y or explore other Greek names.

Popularity Over Time

1950

1960

1970

#20

1980

#78

1990

#56

2000

#93

2010

#130

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Yiannis

GA Giannis Antetokounmpo (NBA player)

Names Similar to Yiannis

Giannis

Boy

God is gracious; divine mercy and favor

Greek #1482

Yannis

Unisex

God is gracious, the Greek form of John derived from Hebrew Yochanan.

Greek #3968

Ioannis

Boy

Greek form of John, means God is gracious in Hebrew; expresses divine favor.

Greek/Hebrew #3348

Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
Starts with: Y
Origin: Greek