Alexios vs Yannis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexios

Boy #4,109 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men, protector of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Byzantine Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,109
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alex, Alexio, Lex

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Yannis

Boy #3,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,952
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yanni, Yan

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Popularity Comparison

Alexios Rank #4,109
Yannis Rank #3,952

Yannis is more popular, ranked #3952 vs #4109 for Alexios.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexios ___

  • Alexios Konstantinos
  • Alexios Nikolaos
  • Alexios Dimitrios
  • Alexios Petros
  • Alexios Ioannis
  • Alexios Michael

Yannis ___

  • Yannis Alexander
  • Yannis George
  • Yannis Michael
  • Yannis Constantine
  • Yannis Dimitri
  • Yannis Andreas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexios

Nikolaos Konstantinos Theodoros Eirene Zoe

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexios or Yannis more popular?

Yannis is more popular, ranked #3952 compared to Alexios at #4109 in the United States.

What do Alexios and Yannis mean?

Alexios means "defender of men, protector of the people" (Greek origin). Yannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Alexios and Yannis boy or girl names?

Alexios is primarily a boy name. Yannis is primarily a boy name.

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