Emrys vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Welsh Celtic British

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Emrys Rank #1,144

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1144 for Emrys.

Is Emrys or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Emrys at #1144 in the United States.

What do Emrys and Ira mean?

Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emrys and Ira boy or girl names?

Emrys is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.