Colten vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Colten Rank #899
Ira Rank #978

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colten or Ira more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Colten and Ira mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colten and Ira boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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