US Popularity:20235
Origin:Celtic
Other Origin(s):French, Hebrew
Meaning:God is gracious
Yann is a boy’s name of Celtic origin. It originated as a Breton form of the French name Jean, which derives from the Hebrew name John, meaning “God is gracious.” It’s a popular choice in various places around the world, including France, Canada, and Switzerland 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 global influence with connections to faith, making it a distinctive pick for baby.

How Popular Is The Name Yann?

U.S. Births

Overall:Yann is currently #20235 in U.S. births
Boy:Yann is currently #9815 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#9815
in 2024
- 141
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Yann, April 2022

  • WordSense Dictionary, Yann

  • Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, John

  • ESPN, Yann Sommer

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