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Irving vs Heath

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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Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Heath Rank #852

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Heath more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Heath mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Irving and Heath boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.

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