Irving vs Woods

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

Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Woods Rank #1,762

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1762 for Woods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Woods more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Woods at #1762 in the United States.

What do Irving and Woods mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Irving and Woods boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.

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