Noah vs Yanis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Noah Rank #2
Yanis Rank #2,434

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2434 for Yanis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

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 Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Yanis

Kostas Nikos Elena Sofia Alexis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Yanis more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yanis at #2434 in the United States.

What do Noah and Yanis mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Yanis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Noah and Yanis boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Yanis is primarily a boy name.

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