Irwin vs Dez

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irwin

Boy #5,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boar friend"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish/British

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Irwin Rank #5,482

Dez Rank #5,597

Irwin is more popular, ranked #5482 vs #5597 for Dez.

Is Irwin or Dez more popular?

Irwin is more popular, ranked #5482 compared to Dez at #5597 in the United States.

What do Irwin and Dez mean?

Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin). Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Irwin and Dez boy or girl names?

Irwin is primarily a boy name. Dez is primarily a boy name.