Smith vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Smith Rank #1,580

Irving Rank #1,618

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Smith or Irving more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Smith and Irving mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Smith and Irving boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.