Name Meaning & Origin
"Yannick is a first name that originated in Brittany, France, where the combination of its two Breton language parts, Yann and -ick, results in the meaning of Little John or Petit Jean in French"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Yannick is a first name that originated in Brittany, France, where the combination of its two Breton language parts, Yann and -ick, results in the meaning of Little John or Petit Jean in French. It is used as a first name mostly for men and is in use, notably, in French-speaking countries like France, Belgium, Switzerland (Romandy), Canada (Quebec), and former French African colonies.
Yannick is a first name that originated in Brittany, France, where the combination of its two Breton language parts, Yann and -ick, results in the meaning of Little John or Petit Jean in French. It is used as a first name mostly for men and is in use, notably, in French-speaking countries like France, Belgium, Switzerland (Romandy), Canada (Quebec), and former French African colonies.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Yannick" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Yannick is a first name that originated in Brittany, France, where the combination of its two Breton language parts, Yann and -ick, results in the meaning of Little John or Petit Jean in French".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~1,054 people named Yannick in the US. Peaked in 2016 with 54 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Yannick is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 22.
Yannick is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 1,054 people in the United States are named Yannick. The name peaked in 2016 with 54 recorded uses.
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