Ira vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Ira Rank #978

Dane Rank #882

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Dane more popular?

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Dane mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Ira and Dane boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.