US Popularity Rank: 11710

Origin: German

Meaning: Yew

Yvett is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “yew.” Dating back to medieval times, it draws inspiration in structure and sound from the German name Ivo, widely associated with the saints of Chartres, Brittany, and Cornwall. Expecting parents have probably seen how variants like Yves and Yvette have rocked runways and TV screens. But your singing, dancing little love will adore this particular iteration for its connections to Disney’s Encanto, produced by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Yvett Merino.