Ira vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Ira Rank #978

Anders Rank #835

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Anders more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Anders mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Ira and Anders boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.