Ivo vs Jesper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivo

Boy #5,326 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"yew tree"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch French Italian Croatian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,326
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Jesper

Boy #5,200 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian via Old French

Cultural Roots

Danish Swedish Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,200
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jes, Jess

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Popularity Comparison

Ivo Rank #5,326
Jesper Rank #5,200

Jesper is more popular, ranked #5200 vs #5326 for Ivo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivo ___

  • Ivo James
  • Ivo Alexander
  • Ivo Thomas
  • Ivo Sebastian
  • Ivo Charles
  • Ivo Henry

Jesper ___

  • Jesper Lars
  • Jesper Axel
  • Jesper Henrik
  • Jesper William
  • Jesper James
  • Jesper Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ivo

Otto Felix Lena Marta Hugo

If you choose Jesper

Soren Viggo Astrid Sigrid Axel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivo or Jesper more popular?

Jesper is more popular, ranked #5200 compared to Ivo at #5326 in the United States.

What do Ivo and Jesper mean?

Ivo means "yew tree" (Germanic origin). Jesper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian via Old French origin).

Are Ivo and Jesper boy or girl names?

Ivo is primarily a boy name. Jesper is primarily a boy name.

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