Yvon is a unisex French given name of Breton origin, meaning "archer" or "yew wood." It has been used historically as both a male and female name in France, particularly in Brittany. The name Yvon is pronounced /i.vɔ̃/, with the 'v' sounding like an English 'w.' Some variations of the name include Yvonne, Yvette, and Evon. The name Yvon was popular during the Middle Ages but has since become less common. Famous bearers of this name include French poet Jacques Yvon (1805-1873) and French cyclist Yvon Bertin (born 1942).
The name Yvon experienced a peak in popularity during the late 1950s and early 1960s with consistently around five births per year between 1956 and 1967. There was another spike in the early 1990s, particularly in 1993 with nine births. Overall, from 1956 to 1994, there were a total of 47 babies named Yvon.