Irving vs Todd

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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Todd

Boy #1,598 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fox"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,598
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Toddy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Todd Rank #1,598

Todd is more popular, ranked #1598 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

Todd ___

  • Todd James
  • Todd Allen
  • Todd Michael
  • Todd Robert
  • Todd Lee
  • Todd Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Irving

Milton Howard Sylvia Dorothy Ethel

If you choose Todd

Jennifer Kevin Brian Wendy Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Todd more popular?

Todd is more popular, ranked #1598 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Todd mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Todd means "fox" (Middle English origin).

Are Irving and Todd boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Todd is primarily a boy name.

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