Boris vs Yoan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boris

Boy #3,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle glory"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Eastern European British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,374
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Borya

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Yoan

Boy #3,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

French Bulgarian Spanish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,453
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Boris Rank #3,374
Yoan Rank #3,453

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 vs #3453 for Yoan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boris ___

  • Boris Alexander
  • Boris Nikolai
  • Boris Ivan
  • Boris Dmitri
  • Boris Alexei
  • Boris Victor

Yoan ___

  • Yoan Marc
  • Yoan Pierre
  • Yoan Louis
  • Yoan Antoine
  • Yoan Henri
  • Yoan Sebastien

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boris

Natasha Olga Sasha Dmitri Katya

If you choose Yoan

Lena Sofia Ivan Luca Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boris or Yoan more popular?

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 compared to Yoan at #3453 in the United States.

What do Boris and Yoan mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Yoan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Boris and Yoan boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Yoan is primarily a boy name.

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