Branson vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Branson

Boy #1,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brand, son of the sword"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American English

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Branson Rank #1,105

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1105 for Branson.

Is Branson or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Branson at #1105 in the United States.

What do Branson and Ira mean?

Branson means "son of Brand, son of the sword" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Branson and Ira boy or girl names?

Branson is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.