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Yves
BoyMeaning of Yves: French: 'yew'
Yves is a boy's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3996th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 4270th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#3996
26 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#4270
4 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,261
First recorded 1916 · peak 1985
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
95% boys · 5% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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