Ira vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Ira Rank #978

Bobby Rank #1,126

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Ira or Bobby more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Ira and Bobby mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Ira and Bobby boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.