Irvin vs Sylvan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irvin

Boy #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

Scottish English American Irish

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Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

English French Roman

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Irvin Rank #2,081

Sylvan Rank #1,905

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 vs #2081 for Irvin.

Is Irvin or Sylvan more popular?

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 compared to Irvin at #2081 in the United States.

What do Irvin and Sylvan mean?

Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Irvin and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Irvin is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.