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Iverson
♂ Boy
Pronounced EYE-ver-son /ˈaɪ.vər.sən/Low
Meaning: Son of Ivar; son of the archerLow
In 30 seconds: Iverson is a Scandinavian patronymic meaning son of Ivar where Ivar comes from Old Norse meaning archer or bow warrior. Made famous by NBA legend Allen Iverson, this three-syllable name carries Norse heritage and basketball cool.
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MeaningSon of Ivar; son of the archer
U.S. rank (2025)#1413 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births129 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,137
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Iverson is from the Scandinavian patronymic meaning son of Ivar from Old Norse meaning archer. Allen Iverson made this surname famous in basketball.
Iverson is used primarily in African American communities as a tribute to Allen Iverson.
Did you know? Allen Iverson — The Answer — was one of the NBA's most electrifying players, a 76ers icon who won four scoring titles. His name became synonymous with fearless play and athletic brilliance.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
IvarIvers
Nicknames
Iver
Famous Bearers
- ★Allen Iverson (1975–present)NBA Hall of Famer and four-time scoring champion, mostly with the Philadelphia 76ers (note: Iverson is his surname)
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Frequently Asked
What does Iverson mean?
Iverson means son of Ivar, where Ivar means archer from Old Norse.
How do you pronounce Iverson?
Iverson is pronounced EYE-ver-son with three syllables.
What is the origin of Iverson?
Iverson comes from Scandinavian, Norse.
What names are similar to Iverson?
Similar names include Emerson, Anderson, and Grayson.