Dillon vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#870
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dil, Dilly

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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

Dillon Rank #870
Ira Rank #978

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #978 for Ira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dillon ___

  • Dillon James
  • Dillon Ray
  • Dillon Cole
  • Dillon Scott
  • Dillon Wayne
  • Dillon Lee

Ira ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Ira

Vera Saul Esther Leon Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Ira more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Ira mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dillon and Ira boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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