Irving

Meaning of Irving

Irving means "sea friend" or "handsome friend". It comes from a Scottish place name.

Irving has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Irving

After ranking as high as #816 in 2003, Irving has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Irving

• Irving Berlin
  Composer and songwriter
• Irving Stone
  Author of biographical novels
• Irving Azoff
  Music executive and manager
• Irving Langmuir
  Nobel Prize winner (Chemistry)
• Irving Saladino
  Panamanian long jumper

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Questions about the name Irving

What does the name Irving mean?

Irving means irving means "sea friend" or "handsome friend". it comes from a scottish place name, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Irving a boy's or a girl's name?

Irving is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Irving?

Irving did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Irving most popular?

Irving peaked at #816 in 2003.