Ivor

Scottish variation of Welsh Ifor

"yew"

Ivor Origin and Meaning

The name Ivor is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "yew".

Ivor, a favorite choice for upscale characters in Brit Lit novels by authors like P.G. Wodehouse and Evelyn Waugh, is an interesting and unusual name just waiting to be discovered by parents in this country.

Ivor Novello was the stage name of a popular Welsh actor and songwriter of the recent past who brought it to prominence in England.

An equally appealing name is the related Ivo, which has the energetic impact of all names ending in 'o'.

Ivor Rank in US Top 1000

# 977 in the US

Ivor Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1267 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Ivor

• 1267 Nameberry 2025
• 668 England 2023

20 Names Similar to Ivor

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Ivor.

• Llewellyn
• Alban
• Wulfric
• Etienne
• Llewelyn
• Aldous
• Othello
• Anselm
• Tarquin
• Oswin
• Rasmus
• Arno
• Finbar
• Ludovic
• Ivar
• Ives
• Ludovico
• Jago
• Ogden
• Crispin

Famous People Named Ivor

• Ivor Francis Canadian actor, father of American actress Genie Francis
• Ivor Sparavalo Yugoslavian actor
• Ivor Novello Welsh entertainer
• Ivor Jones Welsh rugby player
• Ivor Churchill Guest British politician
• Jameson Ivor Frakes son of actors Jonathan Frakes & Genie Francis

The name Ivor in Pop Culture

• Ivor the Engine Welsh train in British TV programme of the same name
• Ivor Novello Awards annual composing & songwriting awards
• Ivor character in the game "Minecraft Story Mode"

International Variations of the name Ivor

• Yvon French
• Ivo German
• Yves French
• Ibon Basque
• Yvet French