Ira vs Mike

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ira Rank #978

Mike Rank #1,011

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Ira or Mike more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Ira and Mike mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Mike boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Mike is primarily a boy name.