Irvin
Meaning of Irvin
Originating from the Gaelic name "Iomhar," Irvin is a male name with a rich history. It has English pronunciations as UR-vin (/ˈɜrvɪn/). A variation of this name, Irwin, is also used. Irvin has been popular in the United States over the years, consistently ranking within the top 200 names for boys. Its usage peaked in the early 20th century and gradually declined thereafter. Despite its decline in recent years, Irvin still remains a beloved choice for parents looking for a timeless and classic name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as UR-vin (/ˈɜrvɪn/)
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Notable People Named Irvin
| Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb was a renowned American author, humorist, and columnist who made a significant impact on the literary world. |
| Irvin Mayfield Jr. is an American trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and educator who was sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the New Orleans public library system. |
| Irvin Kershner was an American director known for his work in film and television. |
| Irvin David Yalom is an American existential psychiatrist, emeritus professor of psychiatry at Stanford University, and author of fiction and nonfiction. |
| Irvin Brown was an English professional footballer known for playing as a centre half for Brighton & Hove Albion and Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in the Football League. |
| Irvin Baxter Jr. - Irvin Lee Baxter Jr. was an American Oneness Pentecostal minister, televangelist, author, and biblical scholar known for hosting the internationally syndicated biblical prophecy television program, End of The Age, and founding Endtime Ministries. |
| Irvin Williams was the longest serving White House head gardener and a key figure in the design of the White House Rose Garden. |
| Irvin Shapiro was an influential American film producer and distributor known for introducing foreign films to the United States and launching the careers of notable directors. |
| Irvin Abell was a surgeon from Louisville, Kentucky. |
| Irvin S. Pepper - Irvin St. Clair Pepper was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Iowa's 2nd congressional district. |
| Irvin Sol Cohen was an American mathematician known for his work on local rings and his association with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. |
| Irvin Khoza OIS, also known as "Iron Duke / Squveve," is a prominent South African football administrator and businessman, serving as the Chairman of Orlando Pirates Football Club and the South African Premier Soccer League. |
| Irvin Smith is a former gridiron football defensive back who played college football at Maryland. |
| Irvin Randle is an American teacher and fashion model who gained fame as #MrStealYourGrandma for his stylish pictures that went viral on social media. |
| Irvin Reid - Irvin D. Reid is an American educator and the first African-American president of Wayne State University, with degrees in psychology from Howard University and business from the Wharton School. |
