Ira vs Genesis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Genesis

Boy #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

American Latino Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,149
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Genesis Rank #1,149

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1149 for Genesis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Genesis more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Genesis at #1149 in the United States.

What do Ira and Genesis mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Ira and Genesis boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons