Irby 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

Irby Rank #42,341
Ivor Rank #6,521

Ivor is more popular, ranked #6521 vs #42341 for Irby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irby ___

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Ivor ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irby or Ivor more popular?

Ivor is more popular, ranked #6521 compared to Irby at #42341 in the United States.

What do Irby and Ivor mean?

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

Are Irby and Ivor boy or girl names?

Irby is primarily a boy name. Ivor is primarily a boy name.

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