Ivo is of Germanic origin and translates to "yew, arch." It was borne by several saints including Ivo of Kermartin, the patron saint of Brittany who was known for his generosity towards the poor. In some cultures, Ivo is associated with nature due to its connection to the yew tree. Ivo is also a name found in various forms across languages such as Ivan in Russian and Yvo in French.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Ivo had a peak popularity during the early 20th century, particularly between 1912 and 1925. The highest number of births recorded was 19 in 1922. Since then, its popularity has significantly declined, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1936 onwards, except for a brief increase in the late 1980s to early 1990s and again around the mid-2010s to present. The total number of births recorded over this period is 819.