Byron vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Byron Rank #884

Ira Rank #978

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Byron or Ira more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Byron and Ira mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Byron and Ira boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.