Yves
Meaning of Yves
Yves is a male name of French origin. It is pronounced as "eev" (/iv/) in French. Variations of this name include Yvon and Ivo. While not extremely popular, Yves has been steadily used as a baby name in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked between 4000 to 7000 in terms of occurrence, with around 10 to 25 babies being given this name each year. The name Yves carries a sense of sophistication and elegance, making it a unique choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their son.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as eev (/iv/)
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Notable People Named Yves
| Yves Saint Laurent, a prominent French fashion designer, founded his eponymous fashion label and is considered one of the most influential designers of the twentieth century. |
| Yves Klein was a French artist known for his pioneering work in performance art and his development of International Klein Blue. |
| Yves Trudeau, also known as "Apache" and "The Mad Bomber", was a Canadian outlaw biker, gangster, and contract killer, who became a Crown witness after the Lennoxville massacre. |
| Yves Béhar is a Swiss-born American designer, entrepreneur, and educator known for founding Fuseproject, co-founding August Smart Lock, and being involved in the creation of Canopy co-working space. |
| Yves Rossy, also known as "Jetman", is a Swiss pilot and inventor of experimental jet packs, including the latest version with carbon-fiber wings for flight. |
| Ivo Livi, also known as Yves Montand, was a renowned Italian-born French actor and singer, considered one of France's greatest 20th-century artists. |
| Yves Hyacinthe Deniaud was a French comic actor known for his work in the entertainment industry. |
| Yves Simon is a French singer and writer known for publishing over 30 books and releasing about twenty albums. |
| Yves de La Brière was an influential French Jesuit theologian and author, known for his monarchist views and involvement in the controversy over the relationship between the Catholic church and the Catholic monarchist Action Française. |
| Yves Agid is a prominent neurologist, neuropsychiatrist, cell biologist, neurochemist, and academician known for his expertise in neurosciences. |
| Yves Rodier is a Québécois comic strip creator famous for his numerous pastiches of The Adventures of Tintin. |
| Yves Daccord is a renowned humanitarian leader and international strategist, known for his work with the International Committee of the Red Cross and his current focus on security, social contract, and the role of cities in the digital age. |
| Yves André is a French mathematician known for his expertise in arithmetic geometry. |
| Yves Sente is a Belgian comic book editor and author, famous for his work on XIII, Blake and Mortimer, and Thorgal. |
| Yves Simoneau is a Canadian film and television director. |
