Ivon

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-VON /iˈvɒn/Medium

Meaning: Ivon is read either as a spelling of French Yvon (a diminutive of Yves, from the word for the yew tree) or as a variant of Slavic Ivan, the form of John meaning 'God is gracious.' Both routes are live, so we mark it uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Ivon reads as French Yvon (from Yves, 'yew') or as a form of Ivan, 'God is gracious' (said 'ee-VON'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowFrench, Slavic

MeaningIvon is read either as a spelling of French Yvon (a diminutive of Yves, from the word for the yew tree) or as a variant of Slavic Ivan, the form of John meaning 'God is gracious.' Both routes are live, so we mark it uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#12993 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 580

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

Ivon straddles two traditions. In French it is Yvon, a diminutive of Yves — the yew-tree name that also gave us Ives. In Slavic and Latino use it reads as a spin on Ivan, the form of John meaning 'God is gracious.' Both are plausible, so the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ee-VON'; some say EYE-von).

In the U.S. it is rare, used across Latino and European American families. Rare, continental, and adaptable.

Did you know? Yvon is the French pet form of Yves, from the yew tree; Ivan is the Slavic John. Ivon can be either, and families use both readings — routes uncertain, which we note (said 'ee-VON').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Ivon — Yvon (from Yves) / Ivan variant; routes uncertain

Variations

YvonIvanYves

Nicknames

IvoVon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ivon mean?

Ivon reads as French Yvon (from Yves, 'yew') or as a form of Ivan, 'God is gracious.' The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ivon?

It's said ee-VON /iˈvɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the second; some families say EYE-von.

Is Ivon a boy or girl name?

Ivon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ivon?

Ivon is a rare name for boys in the U.S.