Van vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Van Rank #909

Ira Rank #978

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Van or Ira more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Van and Ira mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Van and Ira boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.