Green water or fresh water
Derived from the Scottish river and town name, Irvine likely stems from Celtic elements meaning 'green' or 'fresh' combined with 'water'. It has long been used as a surname and a place name before being adopted as a given name.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Irvine in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Scottish novelist known for 'Trainspotting'
Expert marksman and playable character · Final Fantasy VIII
