Ira vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Ira Rank #978

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Harry mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Harry boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.