Dash vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dash Rank #969

Ira Rank #978

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Dash or Ira more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Dash and Ira mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dash and Ira boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.