Iroh

♂ Boy

Pronounced I-ROW /i.ˈraʊ/Medium

Meaning: Pop-culture name from the character Iroh; no traditional given-name etymology.Medium

In 30 seconds: Iroh is a modern pop-culture name with no traditional given-name etymology, drawn from a fictional character.

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Origin MediumModern (pop culture)

MeaningPop-culture name from the character Iroh; no traditional given-name etymology.

U.S. rank (2025)#3547 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 333

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Iroh comes from popular culture rather than any historical naming tradition, taken from the character of that name. It has no established meaning or older root behind it. Families who choose it are usually drawn to the character and the sound rather than to a documented origin.

Two compact syllables give Iroh a warm, slightly old-fashioned feel that suits its source character. Because it is a recent borrowing, it has no recorded variant spellings.

Did you know? Iroh comes from pop culture — most famously the beloved character Iroh — and has no traditional given-name etymology of its own.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iroh mean?

Iroh is a pop-culture name taken from the character of the same name. It has no traditional given-name etymology; its meaning is tied to that character.

How do you pronounce Iroh?

It's commonly said I-ROW /i.ˈraʊ/.

Is Iroh a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Iroh is used as a boy name.

How popular is Iroh?

In 2024, Iroh ranked #2505 in the U.S. for boys, with 54 births recorded.