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Irving vs Arrow

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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Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Arrow Rank #1,674

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1674 for Arrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Arrow more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Arrow at #1674 in the United States.

What do Irving and Arrow mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Irving and Arrow boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Arrow is primarily a boy name.

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