Ira vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Ira Rank #978

Gary Rank #1,133

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Ira or Gary more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Ira and Gary mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Gary boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.