Emmet vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,596
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Emmet Rank #1,596
Irving Rank #1,618

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmet or Irving more popular?

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Irving mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Emmet and Irving boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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