Ira vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Ira Rank #978

Hiram Rank #1,768

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Ira or Hiram more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ira and Hiram mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.