Dewey 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
Nicknames
Ivy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dewey Rank #3,607
Ivor Rank #6,521

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 vs #6521 for Ivor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dewey ___

  • Dewey James
  • Dewey Wayne
  • Dewey Lee
  • Dewey Ray
  • Dewey Grant
  • Dewey Allen

Ivor ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ivor

Rowan Angus Evan Rhys Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dewey or Ivor more popular?

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 compared to Ivor at #6521 in the United States.

What do Dewey and Ivor mean?

Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Ivor means "yew bow warrior, bow army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dewey and Ivor boy or girl names?

Dewey is primarily a boy name. Ivor is primarily a boy name.

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