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Irving vs Pharaoh

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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Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,760
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1760 for Pharaoh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Pharaoh more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Pharaoh at #1760 in the United States.

What do Irving and Pharaoh mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Irving and Pharaoh boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Pharaoh is primarily a boy name.

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