Irving vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Irving Rank #1,618

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Alder mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Irving and Alder boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.