Ira vs Issac

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

Issac

Boy #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Issac Rank #856

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Issac more popular?

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Issac mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Issac means "laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Issac boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Issac is primarily a boy name.

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