Ira vs Beck

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

Beck

Boy #1,005 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stream, small brook"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,005
Total SSA Count
223
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Beck Rank #1,005

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1005 for Beck.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Beck more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Beck at #1005 in the United States.

What do Ira and Beck mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Beck means "stream, small brook" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ira and Beck boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Beck is primarily a boy name.

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