Irving - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Irving \i-rvi-ng, ir-ving\ is pronounced ER-ving. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "sea friend". Also a Scottish place name. Used as given name since the mid-19th century. Composer Irving Berlin; author Irving Stone.

Irving has 8 variant forms: Earvin, Erv, Ervin, Irv, Irven, Irvin, Irvine and Irvyn.

For more information, see also related names Erving and Erwin.

Baby names that sound like Irving are Arvin, Arvind, Ervine and Orvin.

Irving is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Irving. Click here to compare Irving with related baby names.