Ira vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ira Rank #978

Darren Rank #955

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Darren more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Darren mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ira and Darren boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.