Yanni vs Alistar

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 #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Yanni Rank #5,518

Alistar Rank #5,272

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5518 for Yanni.

Is Yanni or Alistar more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Yanni at #5518 in the United States.

What do Yanni and Alistar mean?

Yanni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Yanni and Alistar boy or girl names?

Yanni is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.