Gordon vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English 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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Gordon Rank #1,090

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Gordon or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Ira mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gordon and Ira boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.