Ira vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Ira Rank #978

Harold Rank #991

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Ira or Harold more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Ira and Harold mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Ira and Harold boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.