James vs Yannis

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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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yannis Rank #3,952

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3952 for Yannis.

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

Yannis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yannis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yannis at #3952 in the United States.

What do James and Yannis mean?

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

Are James and Yannis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yannis is primarily a boy name.

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