Save Type Surname (from location) Usage Scottish Meaning & History Originally derived from the name of a Scottish (North Ayrshire) town, which was named for the River Irvine, derived from Brythonic elements meaning "green water". Related NamesDetails RootIrvine (place name)VariantsIrvin, IrvingGiven Name DescendantIrvine(Scottish) Same SpellingIrvine 2 Categories colors, green, harmonicists, rivers, tubists, water