Oliver 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
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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Yanni Rank #5,518

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5518 for Yanni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Yanni

Nico Sofia Thea Stavros Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Yanni more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yanni at #5518 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Yanni mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Yanni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Oliver and Yanni boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Yanni is primarily a boy name.

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