Irving vs Niam

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 #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Irving Rank #1,618

Niam Rank #1,435

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Niam more popular?

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Niam mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Irving and Niam boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.