Ira vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Ira Rank #978

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Mathew mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Mathew boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.