Iverson

At a Glance: Name: Iverson – 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

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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

Phonetic: EYE-ver-sun   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1891–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Iverson mean?

Son of Iver (Ivar). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Iverson)

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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