Harry vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Ira Rank #978

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Harry or Ira more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Harry and Ira mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harry and Ira boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.