Irving vs Ransom

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 #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

American English

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Irving Rank #1,618

Ransom Rank #1,661

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Irving or Ransom more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Irving and Ransom mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Irving and Ransom boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.