Angus vs Irvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angus

Boy #2,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one strength, unique strength"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,162
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gus

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Irvin

Boy #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,081
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irv, Erv

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Popularity Comparison

Angus Rank #2,162
Irvin Rank #2,081

Irvin is more popular, ranked #2081 vs #2162 for Angus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angus ___

  • Angus James
  • Angus William
  • Angus Duncan
  • Angus Alasdair
  • Angus Murdoch

Irvin ___

  • Irvin James
  • Irvin Lee
  • Irvin Dale
  • Irvin Wayne
  • Irvin Ray
  • Irvin Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Angus

Hamish Catriona Isla Fergus Morag

If you choose Irvin

Eugene Harold Gloria Mildred Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angus or Irvin more popular?

Irvin is more popular, ranked #2081 compared to Angus at #2162 in the United States.

What do Angus and Irvin mean?

Angus means "one strength, unique strength" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin).

Are Angus and Irvin boy or girl names?

Angus is primarily a boy name. Irvin is primarily a boy name.

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