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The baby name Irwin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɜːrwɪn/ (UR-win).

Irwin is English, Irish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Irish
Pronunciation: /ˈɜːrwɪn/ (UR-win)

What is the meaning of the name Irwin ?

The baby name Irwin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɜːrwɪn/ (UR-win).

Irwin is English, Irish in Origin.

Irwin is an English masculine given name and surname with twin etymologies. From Old English Eoforwine (eofor “boar” + wine “friend”), it carries the bold sense “boar‑friend.” It also appears as a transferred use of the Scottish surname from the place-name Irvine in Ayrshire, whose name likely goes back to Brittonic elements meaning “green/fresh” + “river,” yielding the image “green river.” These roots tie Irwin to early medieval Britain.

As a given name, Irwin gained currency in the late 19th and early 20th centuries amid the vogue for surname first names, then declined but never vanished. Variant forms include Erwin, Ervin, Irvin, Irving, and Irvine; diminutives Irv, Erv, and Win occur. Rare feminine counterparts are Irvina and Ervina. Notable bearers include novelist Irwin Shaw and film-and-TV producer Irwin Allen.

Irwin has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Irwin

Irwin Keyes Actor · Born 1952 · United States Irwin Keyes was an American actor best known for his role as Hugo, the bodyguard, in the TV series 'The Jeffersons'. He also appeared in films like 'House of 1000 Corpses' and 'Intolerable Cruelty'. His distinctive appearance and deep voice made him a memorable character actor in both television and film. Irwin Corey Actor · Born 1914 · United States Irwin Corey, known as 'The World's Foremost Authority,' was an American actor and comedian famous for his improvisational stand-up routines. He appeared in films like 'Car Wash' and 'How to Commit Marriage.' His unique comedic style made him a memorable figure in entertainment.

Irwin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
PR Boys 0 #174 5 2,508
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
EC Boys 0 #243 4 3,322
NA Boys 0 #248 6 6,830
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
SG 0 #258 12 11,010
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
Canada Boys 1999 #295 5 1,886
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
PE 0 #324 6 6,350
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
GT 0 #335 4 5,948
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MY 0 #346 9 12,352
MU Boys 0 #347 11 8,477
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PH Boys 0 #359 25 11,440
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
France Boys 2008 #399 4 2,747
UY Boys 0 #409 5 5,922
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #440 6 8,339
GT Boys 0 #441 34 7,625
PA Boys 0 #467 15 9,305
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
CR Boys 0 #471 17 10,188
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
CO 0 #506 5 7,768
HK Boys 0 #510 18 12,905
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
BO Boys 0 #616 7 9,244
SG Boys 0 #620 78 17,960
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
PE Boys 0 #624 269 14,506
CL Boys 0 #646 20 13,390
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
QA Boys 0 #736 8 18,093
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
MX Boys 0 #792 194 16,355
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
CO Boys 0 #829 92 15,656
United States Boys 2024 #876 17 7,044
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #917 14 5,610
NL Boys 0 #923 29 5,873
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
MY Boys 0 #988 124 25,439
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
ZA Boys 0 #1,064 115 25,619
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,078 15 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,448 24 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,575 40 28,008

Irwin is popular in 51 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
AE
AR
BH

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People also ask about Irwin

Irwin is predominantly a boy's name.
Irwin is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɜːrwɪn/ (UR-win).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Erwin, Irvin, Ervin, Irving and Irv.
Across languages, Irwin has these equivalents: Erwin (German), Ervin (Hungarian/Albanian), Irvin/Irving (Scottish/English).
Yes — Irwin ranked #295 in Canada in 1999, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Irwin ranks highest in Canada (#295 in 1999).
Irwin's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #352 in 1998 to #399 in 2008 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Irwin are in our database, including Irwin Keyes (Actor), Irwin Corey (Actor).