Ira vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Ira Rank #978

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Richard mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Richard boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.