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Ira vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#969
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Dash mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Ira and Dash boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.

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