Cason vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cason

Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cason Rank #859
Ira Rank #978

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cason or Ira more popular?

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Cason and Ira mean?

Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cason and Ira boy or girl names?

Cason is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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