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Ira vs Robin

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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Robin

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#809
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Robin Rank #809

Robin is more popular, ranked #809 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Robin more popular?

Robin is more popular, ranked #809 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Robin mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Robin boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a boy name.

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