Theodoros 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

Theodoros Rank #3,821
Yannis Rank #3,952

Theodoros is more popular, ranked #3821 vs #3952 for Yannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodoros ___

  • Theodoros Alexander
  • Theodoros Nikolaos
  • Theodoros Konstantinos
  • Theodoros Dimitrios
  • Theodoros Andreas
  • Theodoros John

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 Theodoros

Alexandros Nikolaos Katerina Eleni Dimitrios

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodoros or Yannis more popular?

Theodoros is more popular, ranked #3821 compared to Yannis at #3952 in the United States.

What do Theodoros and Yannis mean?

Theodoros means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Yannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Theodoros and Yannis boy or girl names?

Theodoros is primarily a boy name. Yannis is primarily a boy name.

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