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The baby name Yves is a Boy name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced EEV.

Yves is French, Gaulish, Proto-Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1
Origin: French, Gaulish, Proto-Germanic
Pronunciation: EEV

What is the meaning of the name Yves ?

The baby name Yves is a boy name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced EEV.

Yves is French, Gaulish, Proto-Germanic in Origin.

Yves is the French form of an early medieval name usually traced either to Continental Celtic or to Germanic stock. The Celtic explanation begins with Gaulish Ivo or Iuo, from īuos, yew; the same element appears in compounds such as Ivorix and Ivomagus. A rival Germanic route connects it with Proto-Germanic īwaz or īhwaz, likewise yew, ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European tree name.

In France and other Francophone settings, Yves became especially familiar through church use, notably Ivo of Chartres and the Breton Saint Yves of Kermartin, patron of lawyers. Brittany developed related forms such as Erwan, Yvon, Yvonne, and Yvette, while Ivo, Iwo, Ives, and Yvo reflect cognate traditions elsewhere in Europe. Modern bearers include Yves Montand, Yves Klein, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, and Yves Saint Laurent.

Yves has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Yves

Yves Montand Actor · Born 1921 · France Yves Montand was a French actor and singer best known for his roles in films like 'The Wages of Fear' and 'Jean de Florette'. He captivated audiences with his charismatic performances and also enjoyed a successful singing career, performing songs such as 'Les Feuilles mortes'. Yves Leterme Politician · Born 1960 · Belgium Yves Leterme is a Belgian politician best known for serving as the Prime Minister of Belgium. He played a significant role in Belgian politics during the late 2000s, navigating the country's complex linguistic and regional divisions. His leadership was marked by efforts to reform the state and address economic challenges. Yves Robert Actor · Born 1920 · France Yves Robert was a French actor and filmmaker best known for directing the classic films 'The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe' and 'The Return of the Tall Blond Man'. He also directed the beloved adaptations of Marcel Pagnol's novels, 'My Father's Glory' and 'My Mother's Castle'.
Yves Afonso Actor · Born 1944 · France Yves Afonso was a French actor best known for his roles in films like 'The Mother and the Whore' and 'The Tenant'. Born in 1944, he became a familiar face in French cinema with his versatile performances across various genres.

Yves – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HT 0 #9 4 399
BI 0 #11 2 425
BI Boys 0 #13 34 917
HT Boys 0 #16 19 903
MV 0 #18 2 644
CM 0 #19 37 2,592
BF Boys 0 #26 1 439
LU 0 #34 33 2,830
CM Boys 0 #38 2,306 12,054
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
LU Boys 0 #56 266 4,970
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
Switzerland Boys 2024 #130 8 1,769
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
MU 0 #134 4 3,613
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
AE 0 #180 8 10,220
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
Sweden Boys 2021 #182 2 1,578
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
AO Boys 0 #215 28 5,568
BG Boys 0 #216 5 3,850
PS 0 #221 6 5,692
TW Boys 0 #223 19 7,111
Belgium Boys 1999 #224 19 426
MO Boys 0 #229 6 5,842
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
GR Boys 0 #266 8 6,912
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
JP Boys 0 #288 10 7,909
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
CN Boys 0 #291 29 9,639
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
CZ Boys 0 #300 6 6,530
Canada Boys 2023 #302 8 2,601
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
France Girls 1971 #307 5 1,352
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
DK Boys 0 #312 14 7,401
MU Boys 0 #325 33 8,477
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
GH Boys 0 #333 13 8,138
PL Boys 0 #334 7 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
PT Boys 0 #345 23 7,951
MY 0 #348 7 12,352
PH Boys 0 #348 36 11,440
HK 0 #349 9 8,483
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
MU Girls 0 #359 4 8,539
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
NL 0 #369 23 2,481
France Boys 2021 #372 16 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
Germany 0 #397 41 2,542
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #423 7 13,098
Austria Boys 0 #430 13 2,180
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
ZA 0 #436 12 14,421
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
Germany Boys 0 #462 626 5,697
SD Boys 0 #463 4 10,523
PT Girls 0 #468 4 7,952
PA Boys 0 #471 11 9,305
CR Boys 0 #476 12 10,188
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
HK Boys 0 #482 46 12,905
CM Girls 0 #486 55 11,671
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
CL Boys 0 #497 175 13,390
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
PS Boys 0 #518 31 10,655
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #555 5 12,703
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
IR Boys 0 #560 6 10,162
IL Boys 0 #561 47 10,983
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
LB 0 #574 85 13,263
BO Boys 0 #582 11 9,244
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
HK Girls 0 #605 11 16,104
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
NL Boys 0 #630 339 5,873
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
BR Boys 0 #666 86 12,213
SG Boys 0 #669 29 17,960
Finland Boys 2026 #674 9 3,552
QA Boys 0 #693 15 18,093
IT 0 #702 13 4,183
KW Boys 0 #758 12 18,755
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
TN 0 #784 46 13,765
Germany Girls 0 #816 23 4,949
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
CL Girls 0 #838 14 14,098
Spain Boys 0 #845 86 5,610
PE Boys 0 #850 29 14,506
OM Boys 0 #856 26 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #875 18 7,044
CO Boys 0 #908 13 15,656
United States Girls 2024 #911 6 8,487
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
NG Boys 0 #926 26 16,906
MX Boys 0 #946 37 16,355
MY Girls 0 #985 10 24,821
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
MA 0 #1,007 122 20,986
SA Girls 0 #1,007 8 25,931
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
ZA Boys 0 #1,042 137 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,060 33 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,086 26 25,439
DZ 0 #1,114 63 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,132 10 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,167 17 17,781
TR 0 #1,197 15 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,263 209 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,382 65 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,581 34 28,008

Yves is popular in 80 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Flanders, Belgium

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People also ask about Yves

Yves is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Yves is a one syllable name, pronounced EEV.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ivo, Iuo, Iwo, Ives, Yvo and Yve.
Yes — Yves ranked #130 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Yves ranks highest in Switzerland (#130 in 2024).
Yes — 4 notable people named Yves are in our database, including Yves Montand (Actor), Yves Leterme (Politician), Yves Robert (Actor).