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Garrison 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

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Popularity Comparison

Garrison Rank #1,799
Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1799 for Garrison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Garrison at #1799 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Irving mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Garrison and Irving boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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