Vance vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vance

Boy #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

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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Vance Rank #996

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #996 for Vance.

Is Vance or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Vance at #996 in the United States.

What do Vance and Ira mean?

Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Vance and Ira boy or girl names?

Vance is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.