Giannis
Giannis: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Giannis
- A transliteration of the Greek male given name Γιάννης (Giánnis).
Etymology
Transliteration of Greek Γιάννης (Giánnis), a male given name used in (modern) Greece. Doublet of John.
How popular is Giannis?
Since 1880, 37 girls and 1,046 boys in the U.S. have been named Giannis (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12585 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #1217 in 2022. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Giannis
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Sibling name ideas for Giannis
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Giannis FAQ
What does the name Giannis mean?
A transliteration of the Greek male given name Γιάννης (Giánnis). Transliteration of Greek Γιάννης (Giánnis), a male given name used in (modern) Greece. Doublet of John.
How popular is the name Giannis?
Since 1880, 37 girls and 1,046 boys in the U.S. have been named Giannis (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12585 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #1217 in 2022. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Giannis a boy or girl name?
Giannis is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 37 girls and 1,046 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.