Irving vs Nate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

✓ All Clear

Irving Rank #1,618

Nate Rank #1,571

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Nate more popular?

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Nate mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irving and Nate boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Nate is primarily a boy name.