Panayotis is a Greek masculine given name, derived from the Greek name 'Panayiotis', which is the Greek form of the Latin name 'Vincentius'. The latter is in turn derived from the Roman family name 'Vincens', which means "conquering" or "winning". This name has been popular in Greece for centuries and continues to be so today. It is often shortened to the familiar forms Panayis, Panos, or even Yanis.
"Panayotis was quite popular in 2003, with five babies sharing the name that year."