Ira vs Emrys

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 #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Welsh Celtic British

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Ira Rank #978

Emrys Rank #1,144

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1144 for Emrys.

Is Ira or Emrys more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Emrys at #1144 in the United States.

What do Ira and Emrys mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Ira and Emrys boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Emrys is primarily a boy name.