Kay vs Ivor

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

Popularity Comparison

Kay Rank #6,417
Ivor Rank #6,521

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 vs #6521 for Ivor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kay or Ivor more popular?

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 compared to Ivor at #6521 in the United States.

What do Kay and Ivor mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Ivor means "yew bow warrior, bow army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kay and Ivor boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Ivor is primarily a boy name.

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