Alder vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Alder Rank #1,424

Irving Rank #1,618

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Alder or Irving more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Alder and Irving mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Alder and Irving boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.