Dan vs Ivor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danny

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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
Nicknames
Ivy

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Ivor Rank #6,521

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #6521 for Ivor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dan ___

  • Dan James
  • Dan Lee
  • Dan Allen
  • Dan Scott
  • Dan Wayne
  • Dan Michael

Ivor ___

  • Ivor James
  • Ivor Hugh
  • Ivor Thomas
  • Ivor George
  • Ivor Patrick
  • Ivor Vaughn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Ivor

Rowan Angus Evan Rhys Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Ivor more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Ivor at #6521 in the United States.

What do Dan and Ivor mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Ivor means "yew bow warrior, bow army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dan and Ivor boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Ivor is primarily a boy name.

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