Jean-Yves
French/Breton · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jean-Yves
Jean-Yves combines "Jean" (French form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious") and "Yves" (from the Breton name Ivo, likely derived from the Germanic root meaning "bow" or "archer").
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Etymology
Jean-Yves combines "Jean" (French form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious") and "Yves" (from the Breton name Ivo, likely derived from the Germanic root meaning "bow" or "archer"). The hyphenated pairing is distinctly French, particularly associated with Brittany, where both names have deep regional significance.
The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, especially in France and Brittany, and is predominantly Catholic in religious context, with historical use among French nobility and clergy. Notable bearers include Jean-Yves Cousteau, the renowned French oceanographer.
Jean-Yves currently ranks #5,688 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1959.
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