Bryant vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryant

Boy #1,176 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,176
Total SSA Count
176
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bry

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Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Bryant Rank #1,176
Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1176 for Bryant.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bryant ___

  • Bryant James
  • Bryant Lee
  • Bryant Michael
  • Bryant David
  • Bryant Thomas
  • Bryant Scott

Ira ___

  • Ira James
  • Ira Michael
  • Ira David
  • Ira Thomas
  • Ira Elliott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bryant

Cameron Jordan Cassidy Morgan Tyler

If you choose Ira

Vera Saul Esther Leon Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bryant or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Bryant at #1176 in the United States.

What do Bryant and Ira mean?

Bryant means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Celtic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bryant and Ira boy or girl names?

Bryant is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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