Irving vs Kain

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 #1,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Irving Rank #1,618

Kain Rank #1,583

Kain is more popular, ranked #1583 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Kain more popular?

Kain is more popular, ranked #1583 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Kain mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Kain means "spear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irving and Kain boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Kain is primarily a boy name.