Charlotte 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
Nicknames
Irv, Irvy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Irving Rank #1,618

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1618 for Irving.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Irving ___

  • Irving Samuel
  • Irving Harold
  • Irving Leonard
  • Irving Bernard
  • Irving Walter
  • Irving Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Irving

Milton Howard Sylvia Dorothy Ethel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Irving more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Irving mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Charlotte and Irving boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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