Alistair vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistair

Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Alistair Rank #910

Ira Rank #978

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Alistair or Ira more popular?

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Ira mean?

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

Are Alistair and Ira boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.