Emma 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
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Ivor Rank #6,521

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6521 for Ivor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Ivor

Rowan Angus Evan Rhys Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ivor more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ivor at #6521 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ivor mean?

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

Are Emma and Ivor boy or girl names?

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

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