Yvan is of French origin and means "archer" or "yew wood". It is derived from the Latin word "iovianus", which translates to "of Jupiter". In France, Yvan is a popular male given name, often used as a diminutive form of Jean or Yves. However, it can also stand alone as a unique and distinctive first name. It has gained popularity in other French-speaking countries and beyond, due to its appealing sound and meaning.
Over the course of 62 years (1961-2022), the name Yvan experienced significant fluctuations in popularity, with a total of 481 babies named Yvan born during this period. The name's most popular years were recent, with peaks in births occurring in 2020 and 2023, each seeing 17 newborn boys named Yvan. Conversely, the name's usage was at its lowest from 1961 to 1984, with annual birth counts ranging between 5 and 9.