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    Ives

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ives

    Ives

    Boy
    english
    2 syllables

    Ives is an english boy's name meaning "Little archer; variant of ivo: yew. introduced into britain during the norman conquest".

    The meaning of Ives is "Little archer; variant of ivo: yew. introduced into britain during the norman conquest" — a boy name of english origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    english
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Little archer; variant of ivo: yew. introduced into britain during the norman conquest

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Ives

    Very rare in US records

    What does Ives mean?

    Ives is a boy name of english origin meaning "Little archer; variant of ivo: yew. introduced into britain during the norman conquest".

    Is Ives a rare name?

    Yes. Ives does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Ives

    EvelynHarperEllaLilyScarlettAudrey

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    Names with a similar meaning to Ives

    Ives means "Little archer; variant of ivo: yew. introduced into britain during the norman conquest" — these names share that spirit.

    • Logan — "Little hollow; small meadow" (scottish)
    • Aiden — "Little fire, fiery" (irish)

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