Irving vs Abiel

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

Abiel

Boy #1,502 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,502
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Abiel Rank #1,502

Abiel is more popular, ranked #1502 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Abiel more popular?

Abiel is more popular, ranked #1502 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Abiel mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Abiel means "God is my father" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irving and Abiel boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Abiel is primarily a boy name.

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