The nameYannik
Yannik is a French boy's name, a variant of Yannick.
- Boy's name
- Breton
Meaning
Like Yannick, it is a Breton pet form of Yann (John), from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Breton, of Hebrew origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1960s and 1970s.
Popularity of the name Yannik
Yannik in France
1973peak year (40 births)
660babies named Yannik in France since 1900
Yannik was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 205 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Yannik. Its rise began around 1934, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Yannik in France were born before 1968, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Yannik in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yannik mean?
Like Yannick, it is a Breton pet form of Yann (John), from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Yannik?
Breton, of Hebrew origin.
Is Yannik a girl's or a boy's name?
Yannik is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Yannik?
Variants and related names of Yannik include Jean and Yann.