Liam vs Yannis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yannis Rank #3,952

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3952 for Yannis.

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

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yannis more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yannis at #3952 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yannis mean?

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

Are Liam and Yannis boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Yannis is primarily a boy name.

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