Croix vs Yanis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Croix

Boy #2,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, the cross of Christ"

Origin: French via Latin

Cultural Roots

French French Canadian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,561
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cro, Cry, Crie

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Croix Rank #2,561
Yanis Rank #2,434

Yanis is more popular, ranked #2434 vs #2561 for Croix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Croix ___

  • Croix James
  • Croix Louis
  • Croix Henri
  • Croix Alexander
  • Croix Emmanuel
  • Croix David

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 Croix

Cruz Blaise Xavier Felix Remy

If you choose Yanis

Kostas Nikos Elena Sofia Alexis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Croix or Yanis more popular?

Yanis is more popular, ranked #2434 compared to Croix at #2561 in the United States.

What do Croix and Yanis mean?

Croix means "cross, the cross of Christ" (French via Latin origin). Yanis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Croix and Yanis boy or girl names?

Croix is primarily a boy name. Yanis is primarily a boy name.

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