Linden vs Irving

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

Linden Rank #1,551
Irving Rank #1,618

Linden is more popular, ranked #1551 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linden or Irving more popular?

Linden is more popular, ranked #1551 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Linden and Irving mean?

Linden means "linden tree, lime tree" (Old English origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Linden and Irving boy or girl names?

Linden is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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