Yew wood or archer
Derived from the Germanic name Ivo, which refers to the yew tree. In medieval times, yew wood was the preferred material for making longbows, leading to the association with archers. It is also the name of several saints, most notably Saint Ives of Brittany, the patron saint of lawyers.
Less common today
Ives isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,824 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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