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Ira vs Gio

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

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Gio

Boy #1,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,163
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Gio Rank #1,163

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1163 for Gio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Gio more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Gio at #1163 in the United States.

What do Ira and Gio mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Gio means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Ira and Gio boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Gio is primarily a boy name.

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