| Meaning | God is gracious |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Giannis |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Gian-nis |
About Giannis
Consider the vibrant energy packed into these seven letters. Giannis bursts with Mediterranean warmth and athletic prowess, immediately conjuring images of strength and determination. This name doesn't whisper—it announces itself with confidence and charm. For families seeking something distinctive yet approachable, Giannis delivers magnificently. It connects to rich cultural heritage while feeling completely at home in modern playgrounds and classrooms. The double 'n' provides structural integrity, while the vowels create a rhythmic bounce that's genuinely delightful to say aloud. Think about how this name will sound when calling across a backyard or printed on a graduation diploma. It's memorable without being complicated, unique without being alienating. Parents choosing Giannis give their son a name that commands attention and respect. It's a choice that celebrates heritage while embracing contemporary cool. The nickname possibilities offer flexibility as personality develops, yet the full name always remains impressive and complete.
Names Similar to Giannis
| Giovanni |
| Gabriel |
| Gavin |
| Graham |
| George |
| Gregory |
| Grant |
| Griffin |
| Garrett |
| Gilbert |
| Gideon |
| Gordon |
Nicknames for Giannis
| Gi |
| Gian |
| Yanni |
| Nis |
Famous People Named Giannis
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Greek professional basketball player, NBA star |
| Giannis Maniatis | Greek footballer |
| Giannis Goumas | Greek former footballer |
| Giannis Fetfatzidis | Greek footballer |
| Giannis Zaradoukas | Greek footballer |
| Giannis Latsios | Greek television presenter |
| Giannis Voglis | Greek actor |
| Giannis Kalitzakis | Greek actor |
| Giannis Ioannidis | Greek basketball player |
| Giannis Sioutis | Greek basketball player |
| Giannis Skopelitis | Greek basketball player |
| Giannis Spaliaras | Greek singer and songwriter |
| Giannis Mpezos | Greek singer |
| Giannis Parios | Greek singer |
| Giannis Aggelakas | Greek singer and songwriter |
| Giannis Poulopoulos | Greek singer |
| Giannis Konstantinidis | Greek composer and pianist |
| Giannis Dalianidis | Greek film director and actor |
| Giannis Hatzigiannis | Greek singer and songwriter |
| Giannis Kalogeropoulos | Greek actor |
Characters Named Giannis
| Giannis Katsouranis | Character from a Greek novel |
| Giannis Papagiannis | Character from a Greek drama series |
| Giannis Alexiou | Character from a Greek movie |
| Giannis Karamitros | Character from a Greek play |
| Giannis Mavrommatis | Character from a Greek TV show |
| Giannis Nikolaidis | Character from a Greek novel |
| Giannis Kalamaras | Character from a Greek film |
| Giannis Sofianidis | Character from a Greek series |
| Giannis Xydias | Character from a Greek play |
| Giannis Alafouzos | Character from a Greek novel |
| Giannis Bakirtzis | Character from a Greek movie |
| Giannis Katsoulis | Character from a Greek drama series |
| Giannis Oikonomou | Character from a Greek TV show |
| Giannis Papazoglou | Character from a Greek novel |
| Giannis Tatsis | Character from a Greek film |
| Giannis Chronopoulos | Character from a Greek series |
| Giannis Gkikas | Character from a Greek play |
| Giannis Manetas | Character from a Greek movie |
| Giannis Stavropoulos | Character from a Greek drama series |
| Giannis Argyris | Character from a Greek novel |