Yew wood or archer
Derived from the Old Norse name Ívarr, it combines the elements for 'yew' (a wood used for bows) and 'warrior' or 'army'. It has long been established in Wales, Scotland, and Scandinavia as a strong, traditional choice.
Less common today
Ivor isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,809 in 2017.
Welsh composer, singer and actor
Renowned Russian-born composer (variant spelling commonly associated)
Scottish humorist and songwriter
The titular steam engine · Ivor the Engine
English poet and composer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
