Ira vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Ira Rank #978

Billy Rank #1,051

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Ira or Billy more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Ira and Billy mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Ira and Billy boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.