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Irving vs Stephan

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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Stephan

Boy #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German French English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,726
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Stephan Rank #1,726

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1726 for Stephan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Stephan more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Irving and Stephan mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Irving and Stephan boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.

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