Bauer vs Iraya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bauer

Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,248
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bay, Bau

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Iraya

Girl #24,676 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"highland, upland region"

Origin: Tagalog/Filipino

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog Indigenous Philippine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,676
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ira, Raya

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Popularity Comparison

Bauer Rank #3,248
Iraya Rank #24,676

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 vs #24676 for Iraya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bauer ___

  • Bauer James
  • Bauer Conrad
  • Bauer Hans
  • Bauer Wilhelm
  • Bauer Ludwig
  • Bauer Frederick

Iraya ___

  • Iraya Maria
  • Iraya Grace
  • Iraya Joy
  • Iraya Belen
  • Iraya Luz

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Iraya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bauer or Iraya more popular?

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 compared to Iraya at #24676 in the United States.

What do Bauer and Iraya mean?

Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin). Iraya means "highland, upland region" (Tagalog/Filipino origin).

Are Bauer and Iraya boy or girl names?

Bauer is primarily a boy name. Iraya is primarily a girl name.

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