Lake vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Lake Rank #1,633

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Lake or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Irving mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Lake and Irving boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.