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Irving vs Mickey

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

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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Mickey Rank #1,645

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1645 for Mickey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Mickey more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Mickey at #1645 in the United States.

What do Irving and Mickey mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Mickey means "who is like God (via Michael)" (Hebrew Mikha'el origin).

Are Irving and Mickey boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Mickey is primarily a boy name.

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