Emric vs Ivor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emric

Boy #6,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, powerful"

Origin: Germanic heim + ric

Cultural Roots

English Welsh Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,509
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Rick

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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

Emric Rank #6,509
Ivor Rank #6,521

Emric is more popular, ranked #6509 vs #6521 for Ivor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emric ___

  • Emric James
  • Emric Cole
  • Emric Thomas
  • Emric Lee
  • Emric Grey
  • Emric Stone

Ivor ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emric

Soren Caspian Rowan Imogen Isolde

If you choose Ivor

Rowan Angus Evan Rhys Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emric or Ivor more popular?

Emric is more popular, ranked #6509 compared to Ivor at #6521 in the United States.

What do Emric and Ivor mean?

Emric means "home ruler, powerful" (Germanic heim + ric origin). Ivor means "yew bow warrior, bow army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Emric and Ivor boy or girl names?

Emric is primarily a boy name. Ivor is primarily a boy name.

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