Harold vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harold Rank #991

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Ira mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harold and Ira boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.