Liam vs Yanis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Yanis

Boy #2,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French North African Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,434
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yan, Yani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yanis Rank #2,434

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2434 for Yanis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Yanis ___

  • Yanis Alexander
  • Yanis Konstantinos
  • Yanis Mikhail
  • Yanis Andreas
  • Yanis Dimitri
  • Yanis Lucas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yanis

Kostas Nikos Elena Sofia Alexis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yanis more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yanis at #2434 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yanis mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Yanis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Liam and Yanis boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Yanis is primarily a boy name.

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