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Ira vs Kolson

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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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Kolson Rank #801

Kolson is more popular, ranked #801 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Kolson more popular?

Kolson is more popular, ranked #801 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Kolson mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Kolson means "son of Cole" (English origin).

Are Ira and Kolson boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Kolson is primarily a boy name.

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