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Heath vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Heath Rank #852
Irving Rank #1,618

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heath or Irving more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Heath and Irving mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Heath and Irving boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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