Arden vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arden Rank #946
Ira Rank #978

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arden or Ira more popular?

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Arden and Ira mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arden and Ira boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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