Olivia 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

Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Yanis Rank #2,434

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2434 for Yanis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Yanis

Kostas Nikos Elena Sofia Alexis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Yanis more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yanis at #2434 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Yanis mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Yanis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Olivia and Yanis boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Yanis is primarily a boy name.

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