Ira vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

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Ira Rank #978

Bode Rank #805

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Bode more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Bode mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Bode boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.