Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Yanis Updated December 14, 2025 by Jennifer M. Yanis Gender: Male Origin: French Meaning: God Is Gracious ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Yanis? The name Yanis is primarily a male name of French origin that means God Is Gracious. People who like the name Yanis also like: Quillon, Theotime, Aegir, Aurelius, Celestin, Octave, Aethelric, Theophania, Magdala, Zaniyah, Epifania, Cassiopeia, Zyanya, Bambina Names like Yanis: Yumiko, Yankee, Yannick, Yaymos, Yamka, Yanka, Yannis, Yancy, Yong, Yank, Yenge, Yohance, Yonca, Young, Yngwie, Yeong Stats for the Name Yanis Yanis is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Yanis is currently not ranked in U.S. births