Ira vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Ira Rank #978

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Nelson mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Ira and Nelson boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.