Guy 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

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Popularity Comparison

Guy Rank #1,562
Irving Rank #1,618

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1618 for Irving.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guy ___

  • Guy James
  • Guy Thomas
  • Guy William
  • Guy Edward
  • Guy Michael
  • Guy Robert

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 Guy

Miles Rex Hugh Bess Nell

If you choose Irving

Milton Howard Sylvia Dorothy Ethel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guy or Irving more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Guy and Irving mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Guy and Irving boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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