Irving vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Irving Rank #1,618

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Gerard mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Irving and Gerard boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.