Antwan vs Yanis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Antwan

Boy #2,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, beyond praise"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

African-American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,551
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ant, Tony

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Antwan →

Yanis

Boy #2,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French North African Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,434
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yan, Yani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Yanis →

Popularity Comparison

Antwan Rank #2,551
Yanis Rank #2,434

Yanis is more popular, ranked #2434 vs #2551 for Antwan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Antwan ___

  • Antwan James
  • Antwan Marcus
  • Antwan Lee
  • Antwan Lamar
  • Antwan Xavier
  • Antwan Darnell

Yanis ___

  • Yanis Alexander
  • Yanis Konstantinos
  • Yanis Mikhail
  • Yanis Andreas
  • Yanis Dimitri
  • Yanis Lucas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Antwan

Darius Monique Malik Destiny LaShawn

If you choose Yanis

Kostas Nikos Elena Sofia Alexis

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antwan or Yanis more popular?

Yanis is more popular, ranked #2434 compared to Antwan at #2551 in the United States.

What do Antwan and Yanis mean?

Antwan means "priceless, beyond praise" (Latin origin). Yanis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Antwan and Yanis boy or girl names?

Antwan is primarily a boy name. Yanis is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Yanis vs Antwan Antwan vs Willis Antwan vs Zuko Antwan vs Vaayu Antwan vs Unique
← Full profile: Antwan ← Full profile: Yanis Browse all baby names