Ira vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Ira Rank #978

Howard Rank #1,056

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Ira or Howard more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Ira and Howard mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ira and Howard boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.