Gender: Male
Origin: French
Meaning: Archer, Yew Wood, Yew Wood was Used for Bows
Pronunciation: eev, /iv/, IY V
Popularity Rank: #1,820
Yves is a French form of the Germanic name Ivo, meaning 'yew wood' or 'archer'. It is a popular name in France and other French-speaking countries.
The name Yves is of French origin and means Archer, Yew Wood, Yew Wood was Used for Bows. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Yves is commonly found in France, Belgium, Cameroon, and 80 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: eev
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /iv/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IY V
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Yves is recorded 36,429 times globally, ranking it as the 1,820th most common name worldwide.
Yves is most prevalent in France, with 21,342 occurrences, making it the 166th most popular name in the country.
In Belgium, the name Yves is found among 1 in every 57 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #166 | 1 : 61 |
| Belgium | #72 | 1 : 57 |
| Cameroon | #66 | 1 : 178 |
| Switzerland | #138 | 1 : 114 |
| United States of America | #2,424 | 1 : 1,412 |
| Canada | #521 | 1 : 331 |
| Germany | #1,000 | 1 : 531 |
| Netherlands | #1,739 | 1 : 1,025 |
| Luxembourg | #91 | 1 : 121 |
| Italy | #4,863 | 1 : 4,120 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Yves from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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