Irving vs Valor

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
Valor Rank #1,465

Valor is more popular, ranked #1465 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

Valor ___

  • Valor James
  • Valor Reed
  • Valor Stone
  • Valor Drake
  • Valor Knox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irving

Milton Howard Sylvia Dorothy Ethel

If you choose Valor

Justice Honor Brave Sage Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Valor more popular?

Valor is more popular, ranked #1465 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Valor mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Valor means "courage, bravery" (Latin origin).

Are Irving and Valor boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Valor is primarily a boy name.

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