Irving vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Irving Rank #1,618

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Linus mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Irving and Linus boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.