Benji vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Benji Rank #1,629
Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1629 for Benji.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benji or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Benji at #1629 in the United States.

What do Benji and Irving mean?

Benji means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Benji and Irving boy or girl names?

Benji is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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