Yves Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Yves Name at a Glance

Name	Yves
Meaning	Variant of Ivo: Yew. Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Yves Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Yves means “Variant of Ivo: Yew. Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Yves Name Origin

Our database records Yves under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Yves a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Yves is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Yves

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