Irv
Meaning of Irv
The name Irv is a male name with American and British English pronunciations: urv (/ɜːrv/). It is also sometimes spelled as Irvin. The origin of the name Irv is Scottish, derived from the Gaelic name Irvine, which means "green river." Although it may not be as commonly used today, historical data shows that in the United States, there were occurrences of the name Irv in the mid-20th century. For example, in 1957, there were 8 occurrences of the name Irv, ranking at 3026. This unique and distinct name carries a sense of history and tradition, making it a great choice for parents who want to give their child a timeless and meaningful name.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as urv (/ɜːrv/)
British English
- Pronunced as urv (/ɜːv/)
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Notable People Named Irv
| Irv Cross - Irvin Acie Cross was a standout NFL player and pioneering African-American sports analyst on national television. |
| Irv Smith Jr. - Irvin Martin Smith Jr. is a professional American football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals, known for his college career at Alabama and being drafted in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Vikings. |
| Irv Gotti, also known as Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., is an American DJ, music producer, and record executive who co-founded Murder Inc. Records and has worked with various renowned artists in the music industry. |
| Irv Williams - Irvin Williams, an American jazz saxophonist and composer, dedicated his nine-decade career to the Great American Songbook and showcased the tenor sax as a solo instrument. |
| Irv Culver - Irven Harold Culver was an American aeronautical engineer. |
| Irv Gikofsky, also known as Mr. G, is an American television meteorologist currently serving as the weatherman for WPIX in New York City and surrounding areas. |
| Irv Homer - Irving Homer was an American radio talk show host and television personality known for his work in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania market. |
| Irv Kosloff - Irving S. Kosloff was an American businessman and sportsman. |
| Irv Goode - Irving Lee Goode is a former American football guard who played 13 seasons in the NFL after being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1962. |
| Irv Pankey - Irvin Lee Pankey is a former NFL offensive lineman who played twelve seasons, mainly for the Los Angeles Rams, and was a team captain at Penn State. |
| Irv Brown was a versatile American sports figure known for his work as a sportscaster, player, coach, executive, and official in basketball and baseball. |
| Irv Maze - Irvin G. "Irv" Maze is an American lawyer who served as a judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals and held various legal positions in Jefferson County, Kentucky. |
| Irv Young - Irving Melrose Young was a professional baseball pitcher who played six seasons in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1911. |
| Irv Newhouse - Irving Ralph Newhouse was an American farmer and politician who served in the Washington House of Representatives and Senate, and was the father of current U.S. representative Dan Newhouse. |
| Irv Hall - Irving Alger Hall, Jr. was an American football fullback who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. |
