Gracious
Yiannis is the modern Greek form of the classic name Ioannes, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It shares the same etymological root as the English name John. In Greek culture, it is one of the most common and beloved masculine names, often associated with Saint John the Baptist.
Less common today
Yiannis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,648 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Greek poet and nine-time Nobel Prize nominee
Greek ultramarathon runner known as the 'Running God'
World-famous composer and pianist known professionally as Yanni
Greek philologist and writer who advocated for Demotic Greek
