Edison vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Eddy

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Ira Rank #978

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #978 for Ira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edison ___

  • Edison James
  • Edison Cole
  • Edison Lane
  • Edison Gray
  • Edison Lee
  • Edison Paul

Ira ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edison

Darwin Ada Rosalind Archer Miles

If you choose Ira

Vera Saul Esther Leon Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Ira more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Edison and Ira mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edison and Ira boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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