Ives Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ives Name at a Glance

Name	Ives
Meaning	Archer's bow. Patron saint of St. Ives in Cambridgeshire. More commonly used as a surname. Variant of Yves from Ivar.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ives Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ives means “Archer's bow. Patron saint of St. Ives in Cambridgeshire. More commonly used as a surname. Variant of Yves from Ivar”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ives Name Origin

Our database records Ives under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ives a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ives is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ives

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