Theodore 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

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Yannis Rank #3,952

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3952 for Yannis.

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

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 Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yannis more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yannis at #3952 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yannis mean?

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

Are Theodore and Yannis boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yannis is primarily a boy name.

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