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Yannis
BoyMeaning of Yannis: Greek: 'God is gracious'
Yannis is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3145th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1595th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#3145
37 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1595
16 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
743
First recorded 1973 · peak 2023
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
79% boys · 21% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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