Ivor vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Ivor Rank #6,521
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6521 for Ivor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivor ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ivor

Rowan Angus Evan Rhys Seren

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivor or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ivor at #6521 in the United States.

What do Ivor and James mean?

Ivor means "yew bow warrior, bow army" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivor and James boy or girl names?

Ivor is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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