Gracious
Yannis is a modern Greek form of the name Ioannes, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It is the Greek equivalent of the English name John and is widely used across Greece and the Greek diaspora. While traditionally masculine, it is occasionally used in unisex contexts in multicultural settings.
Less common today
Yannis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,923 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NBA MVP known as the Greek Freak
Lead singer of the band Foals
Greek composer and keyboardist
Renowned Greek poet and activist
Greek economist and former Minister of Finance
