James vs Yianni

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

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Yianni

Boy #5,155 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan via Greek Ioannis

Cultural Roots

Greek Greek diaspora Cypriot

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,155
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yia, Nni

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yianni Rank #5,155

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5155 for Yianni.

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

Yianni ___

  • Yianni Alexandros
  • Yianni Konstantinos
  • Yianni Nikolas
  • Yianni Petros
  • Yianni Theodoros
  • Yianni Stavros

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yianni

Eleni Sofia Kostas Nikos Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yianni more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yianni at #5155 in the United States.

What do James and Yianni mean?

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

Are James and Yianni boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yianni is primarily a boy name.

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