The nameYoan
Yoan is a French boy's name of Hebrew origin, a spelling of Yoann, that is John. It was popular in France in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Yoan comes from John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Hebrew, through French and Breton spellings of John.
History
Yoan spread in the 1980s and 1990s. Boys named Yoan celebrate their name day on Saint John's feast.
Popularity of the name Yoan
Yoan in France
Yoan was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 5,115 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Yoan. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 1988. Half of all babies named Yoan in France were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 44 births a year on average, against 77 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Yoan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yoan mean?
Yoan comes from John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Yoan?
Hebrew, through French and Breton spellings of John.
Is Yoan a girl's or a boy's name?
Yoan is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Yoan?
Variants and related names of Yoan include Jean, John, Yoann and Yohan.