Emory vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emory Rank #886

Ira Rank #978

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Emory or Ira more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Emory and Ira mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emory and Ira boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.