Ira vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ira Rank #978

Jon Rank #893

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Jon more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Jon mean?

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

Are Ira and Jon boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.