Ivo

Ivo is a boy's name of Portuguese origin meaning “yew.” In 2024 it was given to 18 boys in the United States.

Ivo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese · French · Italian
Meaning
“yew”
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪvəʊ/

About the name Ivo

Ivo belongs to the Portuguese and French tradition. Its meaning — “yew” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ivo first appears in Social Security records in 1894. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1167 in 1894, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 837 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ivo in US records

First recorded (US)
1894
Best US rank
#1167 in 1894
Peak year
1922
Babies named Ivo in 2024
18
Total since 1880
837

Ivo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#598 in 2023
Babies named Ivo in 2025
57
Total since 1996
731

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ivo mean?

Ivo means “yew” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ivo a boy or girl name?

Ivo is a boy name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ivo?

Ivo comes from the Portuguese, French and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Ivo?

Ivo first appears in US records in 1894. Its best-ever ranking was #1167 in 1894, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ivo?

Ivo is pronounced /ˈaɪvəʊ/ (IPA).

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