James vs Yiannis

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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Yiannis

Boy #3,631 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Greek-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,631
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yanni, Yan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yiannis Rank #3,631

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3631 for Yiannis.

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

Yiannis ___

  • Yiannis Alexander
  • Yiannis Nikolas
  • Yiannis Dimitri
  • Yiannis Christos
  • Yiannis Petros
  • Yiannis Andreas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yiannis

Nikos Christos Eleni Maria Thanos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yiannis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yiannis at #3631 in the United States.

What do James and Yiannis mean?

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

Are James and Yiannis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yiannis is primarily a boy name.

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