Ben vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ben Rank #802

Ira Rank #978

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ben or Ira more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ben and Ira mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ben and Ira boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.