Irving vs Fred

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 #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Irving Rank #1,618

Fred Rank #1,686

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Irving or Fred more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Irving and Fred mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Irving and Fred boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.