Irving vs Guy

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 #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Irving Rank #1,618

Guy Rank #1,562

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Guy more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Guy mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Irving and Guy boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.