Ira vs Wesson

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 #953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"western town"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ira Rank #978

Wesson Rank #953

Wesson is more popular, ranked #953 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Wesson more popular?

Wesson is more popular, ranked #953 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Wesson mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Wesson means "western town" (Old English origin).

Are Ira and Wesson boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Wesson is primarily a boy name.