Irving vs Deegan

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

Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Deegan Rank #1,678

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Deegan more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Irving and Deegan mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Irving and Deegan boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.

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