Irwin
UR-win
Popularity
#5510
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
15,946
Peak Year
#534 in 1925
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Germanic name meaning 'boar friend' or 'sea friend'.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Irwin Allen
American film and television producer.
Irwin Corey
American stand-up comedian.
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