Gary vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Ira mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gary and Ira boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.