Ira vs Ricky

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

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Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#830
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Ricky mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Ira and Ricky boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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