Breton boy name
Yann Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Yann means god is gracious. The Breton form of John, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious
Yann is the Breton form of John and goes back to the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious. It has long been a common name in Brittany, and the diminutives Yannick and Yannig, with the Breton endings -ick and -ig, are used in France as well. Yann Tiersen, the composer and musician from Brittany known for the soundtrack of the film Amélie, is a well-known bearer. The name is short, strong and easy to say. It is an excellent match for families who want a Breton form of John.
Variants of Yann
YanYannickYannig
Well-known people named Yann
Yann Tiersen.
Yann popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2012 Yann ranked #616 in Ireland (4 babies) and #7,659 in the US (11 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (boys)United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yann mean?
Yann means "god is gracious". The Breton form of John, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.
How do you pronounce Yann?
Yann is pronounced YAHN.
What is the origin of Yann?
Yann is of Breton origin. The Breton form of John, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.