Ira vs Joan

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 #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Ira Rank #978

Joan Rank #1,014

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1014 for Joan.

Is Ira or Joan more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Ira and Joan mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Joan boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Joan is primarily a boy name.