Yannick vs Yves

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Yann, Nico

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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
Nicknames
Yves

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Yannick ___

  • Yannick Pierre
  • Yannick Louis
  • Yannick Antoine
  • Yannick Marc
  • Yannick Henri
  • Yannick Julian

Yves ___

  • Yves Louis
  • Yves Pierre
  • Yves Antoine
  • Yves Henri
  • Yves René
  • Yves Claude

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Yannick

Tristan Gwenaelle Gaël Nolwenn Ronan

If you choose Yves

Cécile Geneviève Thierry Brigitte Marcel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yannick or Yves more popular?

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

What do Yannick and Yves mean?

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

Are Yannick and Yves boy or girl names?

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

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