Ira vs Jones

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 #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Ira Rank #978

Jones Rank #849

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Jones more popular?

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Jones mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin).

Are Ira and Jones boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Jones is primarily a boy name.