Benny vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"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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Benny Rank #892

Ira Rank #978

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Benny or Ira more popular?

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Benny and Ira mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benny and Ira boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.