Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Yannis Rank #3,952

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3952 for Yannis.

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

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Yannis more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yannis at #3952 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Yannis mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Yannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Oliver and Yannis boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Yannis is primarily a boy name.

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