Demitri vs Yannis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demitri

Boy #3,870 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"earth mother follower"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Slavic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,870
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Demi, Tri

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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

Demitri Rank #3,870
Yannis Rank #3,952

Demitri is more popular, ranked #3870 vs #3952 for Yannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demitri ___

  • Demitri Alexander
  • Demitri James
  • Demitri Nicholas
  • Demitri Anton
  • Demitri Luke

Yannis ___

  • Yannis Alexander
  • Yannis George
  • Yannis Michael
  • Yannis Constantine
  • Yannis Dimitri
  • Yannis Andreas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Demitri

Nikolai Sasha Anastasia Natasha Ivan

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demitri or Yannis more popular?

Demitri is more popular, ranked #3870 compared to Yannis at #3952 in the United States.

What do Demitri and Yannis mean?

Demitri means "earth mother follower" (Greek origin). Yannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Demitri and Yannis boy or girl names?

Demitri is primarily a boy name. Yannis is primarily a boy name.

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