Ira vs Quentin

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

Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Quentin Rank #789

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Quentin more popular?

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Quentin mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Ira and Quentin boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Quentin is primarily a boy name.

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