Artemus vs Irwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemus

Boy #5,370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, uninjured"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,370
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Irwin

Boy #5,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"boar friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,482
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irv, Win

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Artemus Rank #5,370
Irwin Rank #5,482

Artemus is more popular, ranked #5370 vs #5482 for Irwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemus ___

  • Artemus James
  • Artemus William
  • Artemus Henry
  • Artemus Lee
  • Artemus Cole
  • Artemus Blake

Irwin ___

  • Irwin James
  • Irwin Thomas
  • Irwin Lee
  • Irwin Alan
  • Irwin Scott
  • Irwin Harold

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Artemus

Orion Apollo Cassius Phoebe Diana

If you choose Irwin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemus or Irwin more popular?

Artemus is more popular, ranked #5370 compared to Irwin at #5482 in the United States.

What do Artemus and Irwin mean?

Artemus means "safe, uninjured" (Greek origin). Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin).

Are Artemus and Irwin boy or girl names?

Artemus is primarily a boy name. Irwin is primarily a boy name.

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