Ira vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Ira Rank #978

Byron Rank #884

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Byron more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Byron mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Ira and Byron boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.