Dayan vs Yossi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yossi

Boy #2,943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God increases"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,943
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yos

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dayan Rank #3,005
Yossi Rank #2,943

Yossi is more popular, ranked #2943 vs #3005 for Dayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dayan ___

  • Dayan James
  • Dayan Noah
  • Dayan Eli
  • Dayan Samuel
  • Dayan Michael
  • Dayan Isaac

Yossi ___

  • Yossi David
  • Yossi Moshe
  • Yossi Avi
  • Yossi Natan
  • Yossi Eitan
  • Yossi Lior

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayan

Eliana Noam Ayala Lior Maya

If you choose Yossi

Noam Tamar Mia Roi Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayan or Yossi more popular?

Yossi is more popular, ranked #2943 compared to Dayan at #3005 in the United States.

What do Dayan and Yossi mean?

Dayan means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Yossi means "God will add, God increases" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dayan and Yossi boy or girl names?

Dayan is primarily a boy name. Yossi is primarily a boy name.

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