The nameYvan
Yvan is a French boy's name of Hebrew origin, a French spelling of Ivan, that is John.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Yvan comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious", through the Russian Ivan.
Origin
Hebrew, through Russian.
History
The name was popular in France in the 1960s and 1970s. Boys named Yvan celebrate their name day on Saint John's feast.
Popularity of the name Yvan
Yvan in France
Yvan was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 4,970 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Yvan. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 1969. Half of all babies named Yvan in France were born before 1965, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 34 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Yvan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yvan mean?
Yvan comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious", through the Russian Ivan.
What is the origin of the name Yvan?
Hebrew, through Russian.
Is Yvan a girl's or a boy's name?
Yvan is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Yvan?
Variants and related names of Yvan include Gian, Ioannis, Ivan, Ivo, Jean, Johannes, Jon and Yann.