Cullen 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

Cullen Rank #1,131
Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cullen or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Ira mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cullen and Ira boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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