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Irving vs Chad

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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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Chad Rank #1,812

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1812 for Chad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Chad more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Chad at #1812 in the United States.

What do Irving and Chad mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin).

Are Irving and Chad boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Chad is primarily a boy name.

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