Ira vs Marlon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Ira Rank #978

Marlon Rank #1,088

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Ira or Marlon more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Ira and Marlon mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Ira and Marlon boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.