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Iver

♂ Boy

Pronounced EEV-ehr /ˈiv.ɛr/Medium

Meaning: Yew tree, bowMedium

In 30 seconds: Iver is a Norwegian name meaning 'yew tree' or 'bow', rooted in the old Norse name Ivar.
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Origin MediumNorwegian
MeaningYew tree, bow
U.S. rank (2024)#2191 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births66 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,621

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202318842024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Iver carries the linked senses of the yew tree and the bow made from its wood, a fitting image for an archer. It is the Norwegian form of the Old Norse name better known as Ivar.

The name spreads across the Nordic and Baltic regions in forms like Ivar, Ivor, Aivar, and the Finnish Iivari and Iivo. Its short, two-syllable sound has helped it travel beyond Scandinavia in recent years.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Iver is 'yew tree, bow', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Iver — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

IvarIvorAivarIivariIivo

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Ivar— a listed variation, the older Norse form of the same yew-and-bow name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Iver mean?

Iver is usually explained as meaning 'yew tree, bow' and is most often linked with Norwegian tradition.

How do you pronounce Iver?

It's commonly said EEV-ehr /ˈiv.ɛr/.

Is Iver a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Iver is used as a boy name.

How popular is Iver?

In 2024, Iver ranked #2191 in the U.S. for boys, with 66 births recorded.