Ellyn 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellyn Rank #70,723
Ivor Rank #6,521

Ivor is more popular, ranked #6521 vs #70723 for Ellyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellyn ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Ellyn

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If you choose Ivor

Rowan Angus Evan Rhys Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellyn or Ivor more popular?

Ivor is more popular, ranked #6521 compared to Ellyn at #70723 in the United States.

What do Ellyn and Ivor mean?

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

Are Ellyn and Ivor boy or girl names?

Ellyn is primarily a girl name. Ivor is primarily a boy name.

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