The nameYoland
Yoland is a rare French boy's name, the masculine form of Yolande.
- Boy's name
- Medieval
Meaning
Like Yolande, its meaning is debated; it is often linked to Violante and the Latin viola, "violet".
Origin
Medieval, of debated origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1950s and 1960s and is no longer given today.
Popularity of the name Yoland
Yoland in France
1968peak year (35 births)
890babies named Yoland in France since 1900
Yoland was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 265 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Yoland. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1968. Half of all babies named Yoland in France were born before 1957, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yoland mean?
Like Yolande, its meaning is debated; it is often linked to Violante and the Latin viola, "violet".
What is the origin of the name Yoland?
Medieval, of debated origin.
Is Yoland a girl's or a boy's name?
Yoland is a boy's name.