Marlon vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Marlon or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Ira mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marlon and Ira boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.