Ira vs Edison

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

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Axl Dash Caius Kace

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Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Edison mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Ira and Edison boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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