Yannick is a diminutive form of the names Yann or Yanna, originating from Brittany, France. The name combines the Breton elements Yann (a variant of John) and -ick, which signifies 'little' or 'young'. Thus, Yannick translates to 'Little John' or 'Petit Jean' in French. It is predominantly used as a masculine first name in French-speaking regions such as France, parts of Belgium, Switzerland (Romandy), Canada (Quebec), and former French African colonies.