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Ira vs Loyal

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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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Loyal Rank #879

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Loyal more popular?

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Loyal mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin).

Are Ira and Loyal boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Loyal is primarily a boy name.

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