Irvin vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irvin

Boy #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

Scottish English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Irvin Rank #2,081

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2081 for Irvin.

Is Irvin or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Irvin at #2081 in the United States.

What do Irvin and Richard mean?

Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Irvin and Richard boy or girl names?

Irvin is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.