Yves vs Yannick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yves

Boy #5,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"yew tree; bow maker"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,451
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yannick

Boy #5,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Breton

Cultural Roots

French Breton Belgian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,450
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Yves Rank #5,451
Yannick Rank #5,450

Yannick is more popular, ranked #5450 vs #5451 for Yves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yves or Yannick more popular?

Yannick is more popular, ranked #5450 compared to Yves at #5451 in the United States.

What do Yves and Yannick mean?

Yves means "yew tree; bow maker" (Germanic origin). Yannick means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Breton origin).

Are Yves and Yannick boy or girl names?

Yves is primarily a boy name. Yannick is primarily a boy name.

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