Green water or sea friend
Originally a Scottish surname derived from a place name in Dumfriesshire, it likely stems from the Brythonic elements for 'green' and 'water'. It also has roots in the Old English name Earwine, meaning 'sea friend'.
Less common today
Irving isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #552 in 1991.
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