Irving vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irving

Milton Howard Sylvia Dorothy Ethel

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Theodore mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Irving and Theodore boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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