Ivor is an English masculine given name derived from the Welsh Ifor and Ibar meaning Archer or Yew; probably as Yew wood was commonly used to make bows.

Is Ivor a Viking name?

as a boys' name is of Scandinavian and Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Ivor is "yew, bow army". Also possibly related to Ivo or to Ingvar. In Welsh, Ivor is used as as a form of Ifor, meaning "lord".

Is Ivo short for Ivor?

Ivo Origin and Meaning

Ivo is an unusual, catchy name with the energetic impact of all names ending in 'o'. Hardly heard in the U.S., it is used a bit more frequently in England, as is the related Ivor, a favorite of such novelists as Evelyn Waugh and P.G. Wodehouse. Ivo is currently most popular in the Netherlands.