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Irvin

UR-vin

Popularity

#2077

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

39,915

Peak Year

#826 in 1923

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Meaning 'handsome, fair of face' or 'sea friend.' It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name 'Eireann' and the Old English 'wine' meaning friend.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Irvin Kershner

    Director, most known for 'The Empire Strikes Back'

  • Irvin McDowell

    Union general during the American Civil War

Nicknames

IrvVinIrvie

Spelling Variations

ErwinIrving

Similar Names

EdwinCalvinMarvinKevin

Personality Traits

KindLoyalReliableFriendly

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