Yvette

Meaning of Yvette

Yvette means "yew tree." It's a feminine form of Yves.

Yvette has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Yvette

After ranking as high as #622 in 2000, Yvette has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Yvette

• Yvette Nicole Brown
  American actress and comedian
• Yvette Mimieux
  American actress
• Yvette Freeman
  American actress and singer
• Yvette Cooper
  British Labour Party politician
• Yvette Horner
  French accordionist

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Questions about the name Yvette

What does the name Yvette mean?

Yvette means yvette means "yew tree." it's a feminine form of yves, and it comes from French origins.

Is Yvette a boy's or a girl's name?

Yvette is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Yvette?

Yvette did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Yvette most popular?

Yvette peaked at #622 in 2000.