US Popularity:17344
Origin:Swiss
Other Origin(s):French, Hebrew
Meaning:God is gracious
Yann is a boy’s name of Swiss origin. It originated as a Breton form of the French name Jean, which derives from the Hebrew name John, meaning “God is gracious.” In Switzerland, similar names like Johann or Jan are more common. This name is famously borne by Swiss footballer Yann Sommer, who plays as a goalkeeper for Borussia Mönchengladbach and the Switzerland national team. It embodies the harmonious blend of Swiss heritage and global influence, making it a distinctive pick for baby.

Yann Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Yann is currently #17344 in U.S. births
Boy:Yann is currently #6081 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#17344
in 2022
- 4535
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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