Ira vs Chong

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

Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,507
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Chong Rank #31,507

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #31507 for Chong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Chong more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Ira and Chong mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Ira and Chong boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.

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