Barron vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,016
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Barron Rank #1,016
Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1016 for Barron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barron or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Barron at #1016 in the United States.

What do Barron and Ira mean?

Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barron and Ira boy or girl names?

Barron is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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