Irving vs Sammy

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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Sammy

Boy #1,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Arabic-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,559
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Sammy Rank #1,559

Sammy is more popular, ranked #1559 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

Sammy ___

  • Sammy James
  • Sammy Lee
  • Sammy Ray
  • Sammy Jay
  • Sammy Dean
  • Sammy Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irving

Milton Howard Sylvia Dorothy Ethel

If you choose Sammy

Danny Tommy Benny Josie Annie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Sammy more popular?

Sammy is more popular, ranked #1559 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Sammy mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Sammy means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irving and Sammy boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Sammy is primarily a boy name.

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