Irving vs Kip

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 #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

English American Dutch

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Irving Rank #1,618

Kip Rank #1,457

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Kip more popular?

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Kip mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Irving and Kip boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.