Brett vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Brett Rank #1,061

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1061 for Brett.

Is Brett or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Brett at #1061 in the United States.

What do Brett and Ira mean?

Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brett and Ira boy or girl names?

Brett is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.