Randy vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randy

Boy #1,019 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shield wolf, protector"

Origin: Germanic

American English Canadian

25 High Risk

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

✓ All Clear

Randy Rank #1,019

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1019 for Randy.

Is Randy or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Randy at #1019 in the United States.

What do Randy and Ira mean?

Randy means "shield wolf, protector" (Germanic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Randy and Ira boy or girl names?

Randy is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.