Jacques vs Yanis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacques

Boy #2,375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who takes the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Belgian Canadian Swiss

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Boy #2,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Greek French North African Mediterranean

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Jacques Rank #2,375

Yanis Rank #2,434

Jacques is more popular, ranked #2375 vs #2434 for Yanis.

Is Jacques or Yanis more popular?

Jacques is more popular, ranked #2375 compared to Yanis at #2434 in the United States.

What do Jacques and Yanis mean?

Jacques means "supplanter, one who takes the heel" (Hebrew via French origin). Yanis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Jacques and Yanis boy or girl names?

Jacques is primarily a boy name. Yanis is primarily a boy name.