Wallace vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wallace

Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Wallace Rank #981

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #981 for Wallace.

Is Wallace or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Wallace and Ira mean?

Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wallace and Ira boy or girl names?

Wallace is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.