Curtis vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Curtis Rank #929
Ira Rank #978

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curtis or Ira more popular?

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Ira mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Curtis and Ira boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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