Yanni vs Aleksei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yanni

Boy #5,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Greek Italian Hebrew Mediterranean

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Boy #5,658 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Greek

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Yanni Rank #5,518

Aleksei Rank #5,658

Yanni is more popular, ranked #5518 vs #5658 for Aleksei.

Is Yanni or Aleksei more popular?

Yanni is more popular, ranked #5518 compared to Aleksei at #5658 in the United States.

What do Yanni and Aleksei mean?

Yanni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Aleksei means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin).

Are Yanni and Aleksei boy or girl names?

Yanni is primarily a boy name. Aleksei is primarily a boy name.