Irving vs Lake

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

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Lake Rank #1,633

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1633 for Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Lake more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Irving and Lake mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Irving and Lake boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.

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