The nameYouenn
Youenn is a French boy's name of Breton origin, one of the Breton equivalents of Yves.
- Boy's name
- Breton
- Feast day
Meaning
Youenn is a Breton form of Yves, often linked to the Germanic iv, "yew".
Origin
Breton.
History
The name has spread beyond Brittany since the 1990s. Boys named Youenn celebrate their name day on Saint Yves's feast.
Popularity of the name Youenn
Youenn in France
Youenn was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 725 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Youenn. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Youenn in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 25 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Youenn in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Youenn mean?
Youenn is a Breton form of Yves, often linked to the Germanic iv, "yew".
What is the origin of the name Youenn?
Breton.
Is Youenn a girl's or a boy's name?
Youenn is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Youenn?
Variants and related names of Youenn include Erwan, Erwann, Ivo, Youna and Yves.