Yves

Boy's name

Yves is a French name derived from the Germanic name Ivo, meaning "yew wood" or "archer."

U.S. births in 2023 18
Peak year 1985

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Yves Saint Laurent - Fashion designer
  • Yves Klein - Artist known for his blue monochrome paintings
  • Yves Montand - French actor and singer
  • Yves Tanguy - Surrealist painter
  • Yves Edwards - MMA fighter
  • Yves Rossy - Inventor of jet-powered wing suit
  • Yves Behar - Industrial designer
  • Yves Duteil - French singer-songwriter
  • Yves Béhar - Swiss designer and entrepreneur
  • Yves Lampaert - Belgian cyclist

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