Irish (Norse) boy name
Ivor Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Ivor means archer warrior. From the Irish Íomhar, borrowed from Old Norse Ívarr, thought to mean bow warrior
Ivor is the anglicised form of Íomhar, an Irish name that came from the Old Norse Ívarr. It is thought to combine words for bow and warrior. The Vikings who settled in Ireland brought the name, and it was adopted by Irish and Gaelic families. It is one of several Norse-origin names that became fully Irish over time. Ivor has a brisk, friendly sound. It is not common now, but it has a distinguished feel and would suit a family that likes a straightforward and historic name.
Variants of Ivor
ÍomharIvarIver
Ivor popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 1993 Ivor ranked #302 in Ireland (4 babies) and #7,884 in the US (10 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (boys)United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ivor mean?
Ivor means "archer warrior". From the Irish Íomhar, borrowed from Old Norse Ívarr, thought to mean bow warrior.
How do you pronounce Ivor?
Ivor is pronounced EYE-vor.
What is the origin of Ivor?
Ivor is of Irish (Norse) origin. From the Irish Íomhar, borrowed from Old Norse Ívarr, thought to mean bow warrior.