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Irving vs Garrison

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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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Garrison Rank #1,799

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1799 for Garrison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Garrison more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Garrison at #1799 in the United States.

What do Irving and Garrison mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin).

Are Irving and Garrison boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Garrison is primarily a boy name.

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