Dane vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dane Rank #882

Ira Rank #978

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Dane or Ira more popular?

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Dane and Ira mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dane and Ira boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.