Ira vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Ira Rank #978

Gerald Rank #1,168

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Ira or Gerald more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Ira and Gerald mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Gerald boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.