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Ira vs Carlo

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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Carlo

Boy #918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#918
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Carlo Rank #918

Carlo is more popular, ranked #918 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Carlo more popular?

Carlo is more popular, ranked #918 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Carlo mean?

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

Are Ira and Carlo boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Carlo is primarily a boy name.

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