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Mickey 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

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Popularity Comparison

Mickey Rank #1,645
Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1645 for Mickey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mickey or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Mickey at #1645 in the United States.

What do Mickey and Irving mean?

Mickey means "who is like God (via Michael)" (Hebrew Mikha'el origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Mickey and Irving boy or girl names?

Mickey is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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