The nameYoann
Yoann is a Breton form of John. It was very popular in France in the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Breton
- Feast day
Meaning
Yoann comes from Jean, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Breton. It is also spelled Yohann, Yoan or Johan.
History
Yoann peaked in France in the mid 1980s.
Yoann in other languages
Yoann is a Breton and French form of John, alongside Yann. It is Johann and Johannes in German, Johan in the Netherlands and the Nordic countries, and Ioann in Russian.
Famous people named Yoann
- Yoann Gourcuff, footballer
Popularity of the name Yoann
Yoann in France
Yoann was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 18,555 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Yoann. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 1986. Half of all babies named Yoann in France were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 45 births a year on average, against 69 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Yoann in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yoann mean?
Yoann comes from Jean, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Yoann?
Breton. It is also spelled Yohann, Yoan or Johan.
Is Yoann a girl's or a boy's name?
Yoann is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Yoann?
Variants and related names of Yoann include Jean and Yoan.
Who are famous people named Yoann?
Yoann Gourcuff, footballer.