Nelson vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nelson Rank #778

Ira Rank #978

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Nelson or Ira more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Ira mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nelson and Ira boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.