Adolf vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adolf Rank #26,599
Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adolf or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Irving mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Adolf and Irving boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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