Ira vs Waylen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayfarer, traveler"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ira Rank #978

Waylen Rank #796

Waylen is more popular, ranked #796 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Waylen more popular?

Waylen is more popular, ranked #796 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Waylen mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Waylen means "wayfarer, traveler" (Old English origin).

Are Ira and Waylen boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Waylen is primarily a boy name.