James vs Yanni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Yanni

Boy #5,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Hebrew Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,518
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yan, Yay, Yaie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yanni Rank #5,518

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5518 for Yanni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Yanni ___

  • Yanni Michael
  • Yanni Alexander
  • Yanni Christos
  • Yanni Dimitri
  • Yanni Luke
  • Yanni Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yanni

Nico Sofia Thea Stavros Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yanni more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yanni at #5518 in the United States.

What do James and Yanni mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yanni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Yanni boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yanni is primarily a boy name.

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