Irving vs Nick

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 #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Irving Rank #1,618

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Nick mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Irving and Nick boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.