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Irving vs Antony

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

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Antony

Boy #1,780 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one, beyond praise"

Origin: Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Roman Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,780
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Antony Rank #1,780

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1780 for Antony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Antony more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Antony at #1780 in the United States.

What do Irving and Antony mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Antony means "priceless one, beyond praise" (Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin) origin).

Are Irving and Antony boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Antony is primarily a boy name.

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