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Irvin vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irvin

Boy #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,081
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
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

Irvin Rank #2,081
Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #2081 for Irvin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irvin or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Irvin at #2081 in the United States.

What do Irvin and Irving mean?

Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Irvin and Irving boy or girl names?

Irvin is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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