Meaning, origin, history
Ivor is a Welsh masculine given name of uncertain origin and meaning. It has been suggested that it may derive from the Old Norse personal name Ívarr, which means "bow" or "archer". Alternatively, it could be derived from the Welsh word "ivar", which means "snowy". The name Ivor was popularized by the Victorian novelist George Meredith's novel "The Odes of Ivor Churchward", published in 1859. Despite its uncertain origin and meaning, the name Ivor has been used consistently in Wales for centuries and continues to be a popular choice among parents today.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Ivor since 1880
Total births
46
Total since 1880
Peak year
1921
9 births
in 1929
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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