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Irving vs Eddy

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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Eddy

Boy #1,527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Belgian Dutch Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,527
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Eddy Rank #1,527

Eddy is more popular, ranked #1527 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Eddy more popular?

Eddy is more popular, ranked #1527 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Eddy mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Eddy means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Irving and Eddy boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Eddy is primarily a boy name.

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