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Ira vs Randy

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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Randy

Boy #1,019 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shield wolf, protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,019
Total SSA Count
218
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

25 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Randy Rank #1,019

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1019 for Randy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Randy more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Randy at #1019 in the United States.

What do Ira and Randy mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Randy means "shield wolf, protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Randy boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Randy is primarily a boy name.

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