Paul-Yves
Latin and Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Paul-Yves
Paul-Yves combines two names: Paul, derived from the Latin "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble," and Yves, from the Germanic "Ivo" meaning "bow" or "archer." This hyphenated form is predominantly used in French-speaking cultures, particularly in France and Quebec, blending Christian tradition (Paul the Apostle) with Breton-Norman heritage (Saint Yves of Brittany).
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Etymology
Paul-Yves combines two names: Paul, derived from the Latin "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble," and Yves, from the Germanic "Ivo" meaning "bow" or "archer." This hyphenated form is predominantly used in French-speaking cultures, particularly in France and Quebec, blending Christian tradition (Paul the Apostle) with Breton-Norman heritage (Saint Yves of Brittany).
Paul-Yves currently ranks #1,697 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1959.
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