Irwin
Meaning
"boar friend"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,482
- Total SSA Count
- 17
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Irv, Win
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"boar friend"
Origin: Old English
"He shines"
Origin: Hebrew
Irwin is more popular, ranked #5482 vs #5543 for Jarius.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Irwin is more popular, ranked #5482 compared to Jarius at #5543 in the United States.
Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin). Jarius means "He shines" (Hebrew origin).
Irwin is primarily a boy name. Jarius is primarily a boy name.