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'.
About 90 boys were named Irving in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Irving — far less common.
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