Irving vs Olivia

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

Irving Rank #1,618
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1618 for Irving.

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irving

Milton Howard Sylvia Dorothy Ethel

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Olivia mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Irving and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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