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Ivor vs Keane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivor

Boy #6,521 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"yew bow warrior, bow army"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Scandinavian Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,521
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Keane

Boy #6,592 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cían

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,592
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ivor Rank #6,521
Keane Rank #6,592

Ivor is more popular, ranked #6521 vs #6592 for Keane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivor or Keane more popular?

Ivor is more popular, ranked #6521 compared to Keane at #6592 in the United States.

What do Ivor and Keane mean?

Ivor means "yew bow warrior, bow army" (Old Norse origin). Keane means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cían origin).

Are Ivor and Keane boy or girl names?

Ivor is primarily a boy name. Keane is primarily a boy name.

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