Ira vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Ira Rank #978

Carl Rank #1,035

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Ira or Carl more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Ira and Carl mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Ira and Carl boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.