Theon 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

Theon Rank #3,757
Yannis Rank #3,952

Theon is more popular, ranked #3757 vs #3952 for Yannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theon ___

  • Theon James
  • Theon Alexander
  • Theon Marcus
  • Theon William
  • Theon Grey
  • Theon Edward

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 Theon

Theodore Cassius Helena Seraphina Orion

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theon or Yannis more popular?

Theon is more popular, ranked #3757 compared to Yannis at #3952 in the United States.

What do Theon and Yannis mean?

Theon means "godly, divine" (Greek origin). Yannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Theon and Yannis boy or girl names?

Theon is primarily a boy name. Yannis is primarily a boy name.

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