Ira vs Menachem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,064 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who brings relief from sorrow"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi Sephardic

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Ira Rank #978

Menachem Rank #1,064

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1064 for Menachem.

Is Ira or Menachem more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Menachem at #1064 in the United States.

What do Ira and Menachem mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Menachem means "one who brings relief from sorrow" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Menachem boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Menachem is primarily a boy name.