Rodney vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Ira mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rodney and Ira boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.