Edison vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

Edison Rank #828

Ira Rank #978

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Ira more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Edison and Ira mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edison and Ira boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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