Ira vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Ira Rank #978

Ralph Rank #1,153

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ira or Ralph more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ira and Ralph mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ira and Ralph boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.