Ephraim vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ephraim

Boy #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Mormon/LDS African American

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Ephraim Rank #982

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #982 for Ephraim.

Is Ephraim or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Ephraim at #982 in the United States.

What do Ephraim and Ira mean?

Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ephraim and Ira boy or girl names?

Ephraim is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.