Theodore vs Yianni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yianni

Boy #5,155 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan via Greek Ioannis

Cultural Roots

Greek Greek diaspora Cypriot

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,155
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yia, Nni

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Yianni Rank #5,155

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5155 for Yianni.

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

Yianni ___

  • Yianni Alexandros
  • Yianni Konstantinos
  • Yianni Nikolas
  • Yianni Petros
  • Yianni Theodoros
  • Yianni Stavros

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yianni

Eleni Sofia Kostas Nikos Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yianni more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yianni at #5155 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yianni mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Yianni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan via Greek Ioannis origin).

Are Theodore and Yianni boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yianni is primarily a boy name.

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