Midas vs Yannis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Midas

Boy #3,927 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"legendary king of Phrygia, golden touch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,927
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mid, Miy, Miie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Midas Rank #3,927
Yannis Rank #3,952

Midas is more popular, ranked #3927 vs #3952 for Yannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Midas ___

  • Midas Alexander
  • Midas James
  • Midas Cole
  • Midas Reign
  • Midas Theodore
  • Midas Arthur

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 Midas

Atlas Zeus Orion Apollo Athena

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midas or Yannis more popular?

Midas is more popular, ranked #3927 compared to Yannis at #3952 in the United States.

What do Midas and Yannis mean?

Midas means "legendary king of Phrygia, golden touch" (Greek origin). Yannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Midas and Yannis boy or girl names?

Midas is primarily a boy name. Yannis is primarily a boy name.

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