Ira vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ira Rank #978

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Abner mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Abner boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.