Bobby vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Ira mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bobby and Ira boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.