Irving vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Irving Rank #1,618

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Terrence mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Irving and Terrence boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.