Ivo
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Dutch / Bulgarian ◈ 2 syllables
"Yew wood, archer"

From Dutch / Bulgarian

The name Ivo is of Germanic origin and carries a meaning of yew wood or archer. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Ivo at a glance
MeaningYew wood, archer
OriginDutch / Bulgarian
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 1
US Rank (today)#6302
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Origin & history of Ivo
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Dutch / Bulgarian roots
The name Ivo is of Germanic origin and carries a meaning of yew wood or archer. It is derived from the Old German word iv, which refers to the yew tree. Ivo has its roots in medieval times and has been used across various European countries. It is popular in countries like Portugal, Czech Republic, and Croatia. Notable bearers of the name include Saint Ivo of Kermartin, a patron saint of lawyers, and Ivo Andric, a Nobel Prize-winning writer. Ivo is a short and simple name that exudes a sense of strength and nature. It is often chosen for its international appeal and classic charm.
2
Root name
The root form of Ivo is Ivo — meaning Yew wood, archer.
3
Modern usage
Ivo remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Ivo?
1922 peak year
The name Ivo reached its peak in 1922, with 19 registrations (ranked #1852). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1894, roughly 28 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #6302) today, averaging about 15 new babies per year. Ivo's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 842 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
19 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,852)
15 Avg. per year
(last decade)
150 Total registrations
last 10 years
842 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #6,302) Rare
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Ivo
1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
🌟Natural leader
Independent
🔥Ambitious
💎Original thinker
I9
V4
O6
Sum: 19 → Life path 1
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Personality of Ivo
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Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
💡
Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
🔑
Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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