Ivor vs Theodore

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

Ivor Rank #6,521
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ivor

Rowan Angus Evan Rhys Seren

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivor or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ivor at #6521 in the United States.

What do Ivor and Theodore mean?

Ivor means "yew bow warrior, bow army" (Old Norse origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ivor and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ivor is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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