Irving vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Irving Rank #1,618

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Barry mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Irving and Barry boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.