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Irving vs Shilo

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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Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Shilo Rank #1,670

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1670 for Shilo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Shilo more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do Irving and Shilo mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irving and Shilo boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.

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