The name Yves comes from a Germanic name, which is derived from the Germanic element "iv" meaning "yew".
The final -s is the mark of the Old French nominative case. The name was introduced to Britain from France.
Famous bearers
Bearers include Yves Rocher, a French entrepreneur who founded the worldwide cosmetics and beauty brand in 1958;
Yves Montand (1921 - 1991), a French-Italian actor and singer;
Yves Saint-Laurent (born 1936), a French fashion designer.
