Yvon
Meaning of Yvon
Yvon is a unisex name of French origin. It is pronounced as ee-VAWN (/iˈvɔn/) in French. The name is a variation of Yvonne, which is more commonly used for females. Yvon has been recorded as a given name for babies in the United States since the 1950s. Although it has not been consistently popular, it has maintained a steady presence over the years. In recent times, it ranked as low as 13,429 occurrences in 1994 and as high as 4,918 occurrences in 1957. With its unique sound and gender-neutral appeal, Yvon is an ideal choice for parents looking for a distinctive and versatile name for their baby.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ee-VAWN (/iˈvɔn/)
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Notable People Named Yvon
| Yvon Chouinard is an influential American rock climber, environmentalist, and businessman known for founding Patagonia and his commitment to environmental protection. |
| Yvon Morandat, also known as "Léo," "Mareuil," and "Arnolphe," was a trade union leader, member of the French Resistance, and a French politician. |
| Yvon Vallières is a Quebec politician and teacher who served as a Member of National Assembly of Quebec for the riding of Richmond and as the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. |
| Yvon Godin is a Canadian politician. |
| Yvon Pierre Lambert is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. |
| Yvon Lamarre was a Canadian politician and City Councillor in Montreal, Quebec. |
| Yvon Lambert is a Luxembourg photographer known for his work as a freelance photojournalist and international reportages on societal issues. |
| Yvon Rivard is a Canadian writer from Quebec and a two-time Governor General's Award winner. |
| Yvon Repérant is a French harpsichordist, organist, singing leader, and musicologist. |
| Yvon Jaspers is a well-known Dutch television presenter and actress, recognized for her role as the presenter of Boer zoekt Vrouw and Het Klokhuis. |
| Yvon Lafrance was a Canadian politician in Quebec and served as the Member of the National Assembly for the electoral district of Iberville. |
| Yvon Lévesque is a retired politician from Quebec, Canada, who previously served as the Bloc Québécois Member of Parliament for the riding of Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou. |
| Yvon Barrette is a Canadian actor best known for his role as goaltender Denis Lemieux in the movie Slap Shot. |
| Yvon Rakotoarimiandry is a retired Malagasy athlete known for specializing in the 400 meters hurdles and representing Madagascar at the 2000 Summer Olympics. |
