The nameYves
Yves is a classic French name, short and elegant.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Yves comes from the Germanic iv, "yew".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
Saint Yves of Brittany, a lawyer of the 13th century, is the patron of lawyers. In the United States Yves reached 1692nd place in 1981.
Did you know?
- Yves Saint Laurent created the women's tuxedo, Le Smoking, in 1966.
- Yves Klein registered the formula for his own shade of blue, International Klein Blue, in 1960.
Famous people named Yves
- Yves Saint Laurent, fashion designer
- Yves Montand, singer and actor
- Yves Klein, artist
Popularity of the name Yves
Yves in the United States
Yves was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 278 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Yves. Its rise began around 1916, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Yves in the United States were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Yves in France
Yves was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 55,750 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Yves. Half of all babies named Yves in France were born before 1947, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Yves in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Yves
Names from the same generation as Yves, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yves mean?
Yves comes from the Germanic iv, "yew".
What is the origin of the name Yves?
French, from Germanic.
Is Yves a girl's or a boy's name?
Yves is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Yves?
In 2024, Yves was the 5228th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 18 births.
What are the variants of the name Yves?
Variants and related names of Yves include Erwan, Erwann, Ewen, Ivett, Ivo, Maryvonne, Youenn and Yveline.
What are good sibling names for Yves?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Georgette, Liliane, Francine and Cécile for a sister, Frederic, Pascal, Maxime and Émile for a brother.
Who are famous people named Yves?
Yves Saint Laurent, fashion designer; Yves Montand, singer and actor; Yves Klein, artist.