Alec vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alec Rank #880

Ira Rank #978

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Alec or Ira more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Alec and Ira mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Ira boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.