What does the name Irwin mean?

The name Irwin means "Boar friend".

What is the origin of the name Irwin?

Irwin is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 17 babies were named Irwin in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Irwin is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 17 →

All-Time Total: 15,116

Peak Year: 1925

Irwin is of Old English origin, derived from the elements "ir" meaning "boar" and "wine" meaning "friend."

Boy names closely related to Irwin

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Girl names closely related to Irwin

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Births per year in the United States

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