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Ira vs Ferrin

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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Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Ferrin Rank #20,697

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Ferrin more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ira and Ferrin mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ira and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.

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