Hermes vs Yannis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Hermes Rank #3,980
Yannis Rank #3,952

Yannis is more popular, ranked #3952 vs #3980 for Hermes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hermes ___

  • Hermes Apollo
  • Hermes Orion
  • Hermes Leo
  • Hermes Magnus
  • Hermes Felix

Yannis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hermes

Apollo Athena Artemis Daphne Orion

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hermes or Yannis more popular?

Yannis is more popular, ranked #3952 compared to Hermes at #3980 in the United States.

What do Hermes and Yannis mean?

Hermes means "messenger of the gods" (Greek origin). Yannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Hermes and Yannis boy or girl names?

Hermes is primarily a boy name. Yannis is primarily a boy name.

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