Ira vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Ira Rank #978

Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Avi mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Avi boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.