Ivo
Ivo: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪvəʊ/
Meaning and origin of Ivo
Root meaning: “yew, bow”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
Latinate form of a medieval name of Old French origin, from Proto-Germanic *īhwaz (“yew, bow”). Name of French and English saints. Cognate with modern French Yves.
How popular is Ivo?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 849 boys in the U.S. have been named Ivo (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5176 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #1167 in 1894. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ivo FAQ
What does the name Ivo mean?
Ivo traces back to a root meaning "yew, bow". A male given name from the Germanic languages. Latinate form of a medieval name of Old French origin, from Proto-Germanic *īhwaz (“yew, bow”). Name of French and English saints. Cognate with modern French Yves.
What is the origin of the name Ivo?
Ivo is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Ivo?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 849 boys in the U.S. have been named Ivo (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5176 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #1167 in 1894. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ivo a boy or girl name?
Ivo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 849 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.