Sammy 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

Sammy Rank #1,559
Irving Rank #1,618

Sammy is more popular, ranked #1559 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sammy or Irving more popular?

Sammy is more popular, ranked #1559 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Sammy and Irving mean?

Sammy means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Sammy and Irving boy or girl names?

Sammy is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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