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 two-time Pro Bowl cornerback and the first African American sports analyst on national television. |
| Irv Smith Jr. - Irvin Smith Jr. is an American football tight end who played for Alabama before joining the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings in 2019. |
| Irv Gotti, born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., was an American record producer who co-founded Murder Inc. Records and helped launch the careers of Ja Rule and Ashanti. |
| Irv Williams - Irvin Williams was an American jazz saxophonist and composer known for his tenor sax performances of the Great American Songbook. |
| Irv Culver - Irven Harold Culver was an American aeronautical engineer. |
| Irv Gikofsky, known as Mr. G, is an American television meteorologist and weatherman for WPIX in New York City. |
| Irv Homer - Irving Homer was an American radio talk show host and television personality best known in Philadelphia. |
| Irv Kosloff - Irving S. Kosloff was an American businessman and sportsman. |
| Irv Goode - Irving Lee Goode is a former NFL guard who played 13 seasons after being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1962. |
| Irv Pankey - Irvin Pankey is a former NFL offensive lineman who played 12 seasons, mainly with the Los Angeles Rams. |
| Irv Brown was an American sportscaster who also played, coached, officiated, and served as an executive in basketball and baseball. |
| Irv Maze - Irvin Maze is an American lawyer who served on the Kentucky Court of Appeals from 2012 to 2023. |
| Irv Young - Irving Melrose Young was an American baseball pitcher who played six major league seasons and was nicknamed Young Cy. |
| Irv Newhouse - Irving Newhouse was an American hop farmer and Washington state legislator who served from 1965 to 1999. |
| Irv Hall - Irving Hall Jr. was an American football fullback who played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1942 and served in the Navy during World War II. |
