Yanis vs Jacques

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yanis

Boy #2,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Greek French North African Mediterranean

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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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Yanis Rank #2,434

Jacques Rank #2,375

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

Is Yanis or Jacques more popular?

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

What do Yanis and Jacques mean?

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

Are Yanis and Jacques boy or girl names?

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