Yann
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Yann first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 335 babies have been named Yann in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yann is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,682 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,682
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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"small spring, place of the small spring"
#10,755 in US
Old French origin
"illustrious, shining"
#10,768 in US
Celtic/Germanic blend origin
"homestead of wonder"
#10,702 in US
Old English origin
"Waterfall or cascade"
#10,865 in US
Hebrew origin
"God has gathered"
#10,692 in US
Greek origin
"beloved"
#10,769 in US
Arabic origin
"gift of God, blessed"
#10,810 in US
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