Ivor is a name of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh word 'yvor', which means 'archer'. It was popularized during the Victorian era and has since been used internationally, often considered a classic yet distinctive choice.
The name Ivor experienced significant popularity fluctuations throughout the years, with a peak of 22 births in 1918 and a low of just 5 births in several years including 1896, 1951, 1970, 1971, and 2005. The total number of births registered as Ivor over the period is 840.