Ira vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Ira Rank #978

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Alec mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Ira and Alec boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.