Ivon is of Welsh origin and means "archer". It is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for males. The name Ivon is associated with the legendary Welsh hero Owain, also known as Owen Tudor, who was an archer in the court of King Henry VII. Variations of the name include Iwan (Welsh), Ivo (Scandinavian), and Yvo (French).
The name Ivon experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades and decline in others. The highest number of births recorded was 16 in 1990, while some years saw as few as 5 births. There's a notable decrease in usage from the 1980s onwards, but there have been some increases recently, with 7 births recorded in both 2021 and 2023. Overall, 575 children were named Ivon over the span of these years.