Liam vs Yanni

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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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

Liam Rank #1
Yanni Rank #5,518

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5518 for Yanni.

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

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yanni

Nico Sofia Thea Stavros Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yanni more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yanni at #5518 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yanni mean?

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

Are Liam and Yanni boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Yanni is primarily a boy name.

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