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Ira vs Lev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lev

Boy #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heart"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Russian Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,042
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Lev Rank #1,042

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1042 for Lev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Lev more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Ira and Lev mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Lev boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Lev is primarily a boy name.

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