Ivor vs Merit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivor

Boy #6,521 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yew bow warrior, bow army"

Origin: Old Norse

Welsh British Scandinavian Scottish

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Boy #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

English American Scandinavian

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Ivor Rank #6,521

Merit Rank #6,508

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6521 for Ivor.

Is Ivor or Merit more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Ivor at #6521 in the United States.

What do Ivor and Merit mean?

Ivor means "yew bow warrior, bow army" (Old Norse origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Ivor and Merit boy or girl names?

Ivor is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.