Ira vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Ira Rank #978

Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Emory mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Emory boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.