Noah 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

Noah Rank #2
Yannis Rank #3,952

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3952 for Yannis.

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

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 Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Yannis more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yannis at #3952 in the United States.

What do Noah and Yannis mean?

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

Are Noah and Yannis boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Yannis is primarily a boy name.

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