Ira vs Grey

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

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#878
Total SSA Count
274
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Grey mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Ira and Grey boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.

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