Yanick

Yanick is a Breton and French diminutive form of Yann, itself the Breton equivalent of John, which derives from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning God is gracious. The name developed in the French-speaking and Breton cultural regions as an affectionate variant, reflecting the widespread popularity of the John family of names across Europe. Related forms include Yannick, Yann, Yan, and the wider cognate group encompassing Jean, Ian, Ivan, and Giovanni.