Fitzgerald vs Irvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fitzgerald Rank #2,235
Irvin Rank #2,081

Irvin is more popular, ranked #2081 vs #2235 for Fitzgerald.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fitzgerald ___

  • Fitzgerald James
  • Fitzgerald Joseph
  • Fitzgerald Patrick
  • Fitzgerald Cole
  • Fitzgerald Reid
  • Fitzgerald William

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 Fitzgerald

Sullivan Kennedy Callahan Riordan Greer

If you choose Irvin

Eugene Harold Gloria Mildred Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fitzgerald or Irvin more popular?

Irvin is more popular, ranked #2081 compared to Fitzgerald at #2235 in the United States.

What do Fitzgerald and Irvin mean?

Fitzgerald means "son of Gerald" (Anglo-Norman/Irish origin). Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin).

Are Fitzgerald and Irvin boy or girl names?

Fitzgerald is primarily a boy name. Irvin is primarily a boy name.

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