Irving vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Irving Rank #1,618

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Richard mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Irving and Richard boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.