Boy Name

Yves

"Archer; from Germanic name Ivo"

Ranked #5423 for boys

About the Name Yves

Meaning

Archer; from Germanic name Ivo

Origin

French/Germanic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#5423

Girl Rank

#15182

Yves is a boy name of French/Germanic origin. The name means "Archer; from Germanic name Ivo" and Currently ranked #5423 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with Y or explore other French/Germanic names.

Popularity Over Time

#56

1950

#148

1960

#175

1970

#278

1980

#185

1990

#126

2000

#144

2010

#95

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Yves

YS Yves Saint Laurent (fashion designer)
YM Yves Montand (actor)

Names Similar to Yves

Ivo

Boy

Germanic name related to yew wood or bow. Represents strength and nature.

Germanic #5292

Ives

Boy

#12991

Yvan

Boy

French variant of Ivan, meaning 'God is gracious' from Hebrew origins.

French/Russian #7210

Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 4
Starts with: Y
Origin: French/Germanic