Ira vs Alaric

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

Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Alaric Rank #1,111

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1111 for Alaric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Alaric more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Alaric at #1111 in the United States.

What do Ira and Alaric mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Alaric boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Alaric is primarily a boy name.

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