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Ivo

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-voh /ˈi.voʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Germanic iv, 'yew' (the wood for bows) — 'yew; an archer/bowman' (St Ivo)Medium

In 30 seconds: Yew; an archer: Ivo is the Germanic 'yew' (the bow-wood). Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'EE-voh').

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Origin MediumGerman

MeaningFrom Germanic iv, 'yew' (the wood for bows) — 'yew; an archer/bowman' (St Ivo)

U.S. rank (2025)#7370 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1922

Total births (all-time)≈ 848

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

Ivo comes from Germanic iv, 'yew' (the resilient wood used to make longbows, hence 'an archer, a bowman'; the root of Yves and Ivor). Borne by St Ivo of Kermartin, the patron of lawyers. A crisp, strong name across Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy (said 'EE-voh').

In the U.S. it appears in European families. Rare, yew-an-archer at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Ivo means 'yew' in Germanic (the wood prized for making bows, hence 'an archer') — St Ivo, patron of lawyers — a crisp, strong continental name (said 'EE-voh').

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Ivo — etymology

Variations

YvesIvorIves

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ivo mean?

Ivo is Germanic for 'yew' (the bow-wood; hence 'an archer').

How do you pronounce Ivo?

It's said EE-voh /ˈi.voʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ivo a boy or girl name?

Ivo is a boy's name.

How popular is Ivo?

Ivo is a rare name in the U.S.