Nate 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

Nate Rank #1,571
Irving Rank #1,618

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nate or Irving more popular?

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Nate and Irving mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Nate and Irving boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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