Yvens

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-vens /ˈiː.vɛns/Medium

Meaning: A Haitian and French given name related to Yves (from a Germanic element for 'yew') with an added -ns, or read alongside Evans/Evan ('God is gracious'). As used its exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Haitian/French name: Yvens sits in the Yves/Evan family (said 'EE-vens'). Its route is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowFrench, Haitian

MeaningA Haitian and French given name related to Yves (from a Germanic element for 'yew') with an added -ns, or read alongside Evans/Evan ('God is gracious'). As used its exact route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#13870 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 47

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yvens is a Haitian and French given name in the Yves family, from a Germanic element for 'yew', or read alongside Evans/Evan, 'God is gracious'. Which sense a family intends varies, so the route is uncertain, which we note. It reaches the U.S. mainly through Haitian families (said 'EE-vens').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., carried mainly by Haitian families. Rare, distinctive, and heritage-flavored.

Did you know? Yvens is a Haitian and French name related to Yves (tied to 'yew') or read alongside Evans — a distinctive pick whose exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'EE-vens').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Yvens — Haitian/French name; Yves/Evan family; routes uncertain

Variations

YvesEvensYven

Nicknames

YvVens

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yvens mean?

Yvens is a Haitian/French name in the Yves family (tied to 'yew') or read alongside Evans; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yvens?

It's said EE-vens /ˈiː.vɛns/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yvens a boy or girl name?

Yvens is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Yvens?

Yvens is a rare name in the U.S., carried mainly by Haitian families.