Yvonne

Meaning of Yvonne

Yvonne means "yew tree." The yew tree was a symbol of immortality in Celtic and Gallic cultures.

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

Popularity of Yvonne

After ranking as high as #829 in 2000, Yvonne has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Yvonne

• Yvonne Strahovski
  Australian actress, "Chuck", "Handmaid's Tale"
• Yvonne De Carlo
  Canadian-American actress, singer, dancer
• Yvonne Craig
  American actress, Batgirl on TV
• Yvonne Orji
  Nigerian-American actress, comedian, writer
• Yvonne Farrell
  Irish architect, educator

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Questions about the name Yvonne

What does the name Yvonne mean?

Yvonne means yvonne means "yew tree." the yew tree was a symbol of immortality in celtic and gallic cultures, and it comes from French origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Yvonne?

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

When was Yvonne most popular?

Yvonne peaked at #829 in 2000.