Douglas vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Douglas Rank #855

Ira Rank #978

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Douglas or Ira more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Ira mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Douglas and Ira boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.