Ira vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Ira Rank #978

Denzel Rank #1,036

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Ira or Denzel more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Ira and Denzel mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Ira and Denzel boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.