Eugene vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eugene

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

✓ All Clear

Eugene Rank #871

Ira Rank #978

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Eugene or Ira more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Ira mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eugene and Ira boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.