Ioannis vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ioannis

Boy #3,376 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious; Yahweh shows favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Greek Orthodox Cypriot

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,376
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yannis, Giannis, Gio

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ioannis Rank #3,376
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3376 for Ioannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ioannis ___

  • Ioannis Nikolaos
  • Ioannis Dimitrios
  • Ioannis Alexandros
  • Ioannis Konstantinos
  • Ioannis Petros

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ioannis

Nikos Eleni Sophia Kostas Maria

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ioannis or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ioannis at #3376 in the United States.

What do Ioannis and Noah mean?

Ioannis means "God is gracious; Yahweh shows favor" (Hebrew origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ioannis and Noah boy or girl names?

Ioannis is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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