Mattisyahu vs Yanni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Mattisyahu Rank #5,555
Yanni Rank #5,518

Yanni is more popular, ranked #5518 vs #5555 for Mattisyahu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mattisyahu ___

  • Mattisyahu David
  • Mattisyahu Elijah
  • Mattisyahu Aaron
  • Mattisyahu Levi
  • Mattisyahu Solomon
  • Mattisyahu Isaac

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 Mattisyahu

Eliezer Yehuda Rivka Miriam Devorah

If you choose Yanni

Nico Sofia Thea Stavros Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mattisyahu or Yanni more popular?

Yanni is more popular, ranked #5518 compared to Mattisyahu at #5555 in the United States.

What do Mattisyahu and Yanni mean?

Mattisyahu means "gift of Yahweh, gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Yanni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mattisyahu and Yanni boy or girl names?

Mattisyahu is primarily a boy name. Yanni is primarily a boy name.

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