Fred vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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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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Fred Rank #1,686

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Irving mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Fred and Irving boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.