Giannis
US Popularity Rank: 2773
Origin: Greek
Meaning: God is gracious
A boy’s name of Greek origin, Giannis is a name that has risen in popularity thanks to the successes of basketball ace Giannis Antetokounmpo. This intriguing variation of John or Jonas roughly translates as “God is gracious.” With so much significance and grandeur associated with the name Giannis, it is little wonder why parents may wish to consider this unique moniker.