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Ira vs Apollo

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

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Apollo

Boy #415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, manly beauty"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Greek Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#415
Total SSA Count
776
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Apollo Rank #415

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Apollo more popular?

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Apollo mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin).

Are Ira and Apollo boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Apollo is primarily a boy name.

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