Bear vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Bear Rank #829

Ira Rank #978

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Bear or Ira more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Bear and Ira mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bear and Ira boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.