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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Son of Iver (Ivar)
- Origin
- Scandinavian (English spelling of the patronymic surname Iversen)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- EYE-ver-sun
Iverson is the English spelling of the Scandinavian patronymic surname Iversen, and it carries a clear, literal meaning: son of Iver (Ivar). For a parent who wants a name with a traceable family-line meaning right in the name itself, that's the story here.
Meaning & Origin of Iverson
Meaning: Son of Iver (Ivar).
Origin: Scandinavian (English spelling of the patronymic surname Iversen).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Iverson
EYE-ver-sunIPA /ˈaɪvərsən/
Popularity of Iverson
SSA records for Iverson go back to 1891, when it hit its highest-ever rank of #904 with just 6 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it ranked #1352 with 140 babies — far more babies than in 1891, even though the rank is lower, since it's now one of many more names in the mix.
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FAQ
What does the name Iverson mean?
Son of Iver (Ivar). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Iverson?
Iverson is pronounced EYE-ver-sun (IPA: /ˈaɪvərsən/).
Is Iverson a popular name right now?
Iverson peaked at #904 in 1891 and is ranked #1352 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1891–2024.)
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