Gender: Male
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Archer's Bow, Bow Warriors, Yew Wood
Pronunciation: EE-var, /ˈiːvɑr/, IH V ER
Popularity Rank: #17,192
Derived from the Old Norse name Ívarr, meaning 'archer' or 'bow warrior'. It can also be translated as 'yew warrior', referring to a type of tree known for its strength and flexibility.
The name Ivar is of Scandinavian origin and means Archer's Bow, Bow Warriors, Yew Wood, Yew Wood was Used for Bows, A Norse God, Yew, Yew-bow Army. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ivar is commonly found in Netherlands, Norway, Bolivia, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EE-var
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈiːvɑr/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IH V ER
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Ivar is recorded 2,516 times globally, ranking it as the 17,192th most common name worldwide.
Ivar is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 674 occurrences, making it the 1,142th most popular name in the country.
In Estonia, the name Ivar is found among 1 in every 169 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #1,142 | 1 : 563 |
| Norway | #198 | 1 : 177 |
| Bolivia | #1,043 | 1 : 978 |
| Sweden | #768 | 1 : 629 |
| Chile | #3,275 | 1 : 4,950 |
| Estonia | #251 | 1 : 169 |
| United States of America | #22,819 | 1 : 27,002 |
| Peru | #8,036 | 1 : 17,678 |
| Colombia | #17,170 | 1 : 27,439 |
| Algeria | #16,671 | 1 : 30,941 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ivar from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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