Ira vs Arden

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

Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#946
Total SSA Count
242
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Arden Rank #946

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Arden more popular?

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Arden mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Ira and Arden boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Arden is primarily a boy name.

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