Ira vs Larry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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Ira Rank #978

Larry Rank #1,070

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Ira or Larry more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Ira and Larry mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Ira and Larry boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.