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Irving vs Haven

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
Haven Rank #1,482

Haven is more popular, ranked #1482 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Haven more popular?

Haven is more popular, ranked #1482 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Haven mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Haven means "safe harbor, place of refuge" (Old English origin).

Are Irving and Haven boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Haven is primarily a boy name.

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