Ira vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Adolf Rank #26,599

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Adolf more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Ira and Adolf mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Ira and Adolf boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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