Ira vs Cain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ira Rank #978

Cain Rank #979

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Ira or Cain more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Ira and Cain mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Cain boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Cain is primarily a boy name.