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Ivon is a personal name that may be used as a given name or, less commonly, as a surname. It appears in several European-language traditions as a variant of related names such as Ivo, Ivor, or Yvon. The spelling without diacritics is most often found in English-language contexts, while closely related forms occur in French (Yvon) and other Romance-language areas.

Etymology and origins are treated variably in onomastic sources. Ivon is usually viewed as a derivative of Ivo, whose origins are Germanic. The exact meaning of Ivo is uncertain, but it is sometimes linked to associations with strength or with the yew tree. As a result, Ivon is often regarded as carrying similar traditional associations. The form Yvon is common in French-speaking regions and is etymologically connected to Yves.

Usage and distribution are similarly variable. Ivon remains a relatively rare given name in most countries today, more likely to appear in families with historical ties to Ivo–Yvon lineages. It has also appeared as a surname in small communities, though its overall frequency is low. The name is generally masculine, but gender usage can vary by language and culture, and feminine forms are uncommon.

Notable people with the exact spelling Ivon are few, and in many cases individuals with this name are more commonly found under related variants such as Ivo, Ivor, or Yves. See also Ivo, Ivor, Yvon for related names and disambiguation.