Theodore 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

Theodore Rank #4
Yanni Rank #5,518

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5518 for Yanni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

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 Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yanni

Nico Sofia Thea Stavros Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yanni more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yanni at #5518 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yanni mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Yanni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Yanni boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yanni is primarily a boy name.

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