Yew wood or archer
Derived from the Germanic element 'iv', meaning yew. In the Middle Ages, yew wood was the preferred material for making bows, leading to the name's association with archers. It has been a classic name in France for centuries, famously borne by Saint Yves, the patron saint of lawyers.
Less common today
Yves isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,648 in 1990.
Iconic French fashion designer
Italian-French actor and singer
French surrealist painter
French artist and pioneer of Nouveau réalisme
Professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
