Irving vs Mylan

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

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Mylan

Boy #1,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear, gracious, beloved"

Origin: Old Slavic mil

Cultural Roots

Czech Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,719
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Lan

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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Mylan Rank #1,719

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1719 for Mylan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irving ___

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

Mylan ___

  • Mylan James
  • Mylan Xavier
  • Mylan Andre
  • Mylan Lucas
  • Mylan Cole
  • Mylan Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irving

Milton Howard Sylvia Dorothy Ethel

If you choose Mylan

Roman Luca Zara Lyra Caspian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Mylan more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Mylan at #1719 in the United States.

What do Irving and Mylan mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Mylan means "dear, gracious, beloved" (Old Slavic mil origin).

Are Irving and Mylan boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Mylan is primarily a boy name.

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