Irving vs Darryl

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 #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American African-American

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Irving Rank #1,618

Darryl Rank #1,803

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Irving or Darryl more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Irving and Darryl mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Irving and Darryl boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.