Irving vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Irving Rank #1,618

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Irving or Fredrick more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Irving and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Irving and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.