Yann
ya-nn
US Popularity:16032
Origin:Celtic
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 #16032 in U.S. births
Boy:Yann is currently #7659 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2025
#7659
in 2025
+ 2156
from 2024
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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