Irving vs Mervin

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 #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Irving Rank #1,618

Mervin Rank #2,414

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #2414 for Mervin.

Is Irving or Mervin more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Mervin at #2414 in the United States.

What do Irving and Mervin mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin).

Are Irving and Mervin boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Mervin is primarily a boy name.