Ivor
- Pronunciation
- [I-vor]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Norse Or Scandinavian Name Meaning "Bowman."Sometimes Associated With Welsh Ifor, "Lord."Variants Include Ivar And Iver.
- Origin
- English
Ivor Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 854 baby boys have been named Ivor. The name peaked in 1918 with 22 US births that year (rank #1628). In 2024, ranked #6268 nationally — 4,640 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Ivor
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ivor births are: New York (12), Ohio (8).
Other English-Origin Names Like Ivor
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4-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Ivor's exact length and starting letter: Iago, Iain, Idal, Idas, Iden.
Quick Facts About Ivor
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivar | Archer's Bow. | Male | English |
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Compare Ivor to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ivor against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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