Ira vs Ephraim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ira Rank #978

Ephraim Rank #982

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #982 for Ephraim.

Is Ira or Ephraim more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Ephraim at #982 in the United States.

What do Ira and Ephraim mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Ephraim boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Ephraim is primarily a boy name.