Heath vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Heath Rank #852

Ira Rank #978

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Heath or Ira more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Heath and Ira mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Heath and Ira boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.