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Devon 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

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Popularity Comparison

Devon Rank #960
Ira Rank #978

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Ira more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Devon and Ira mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devon and Ira boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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