Emma 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
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Irving Rank #1,618

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1618 for Irving.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Irving

Milton Howard Sylvia Dorothy Ethel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Irving more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Emma and Irving mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Emma and Irving boy or girl names?

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

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