Allen vs Yannis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#574
Total SSA Count
497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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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

Allen Rank #574
Yannis Rank #3,952

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #3952 for Yannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allen ___

  • Allen James
  • Allen Michael
  • Allen Robert
  • Allen Thomas
  • Allen Lee
  • Allen Wayne

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 Allen

Brian Kevin Karen Susan David

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Yannis more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Yannis at #3952 in the United States.

What do Allen and Yannis mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Yannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Allen and Yannis boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Yannis is primarily a boy name.

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