Ira vs Benny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ira Rank #978

Benny Rank #892

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Benny more popular?

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Benny mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Benny boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Benny is primarily a boy name.