Ira vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ira Rank #978

Jethro Rank #1,082

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Ira or Jethro more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Ira and Jethro mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Jethro boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.