Ira vs Saint

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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Otto Milo Arla Carlo

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Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Saint

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978

Saint Rank #282

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Saint more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Saint mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Ira and Saint boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Saint is primarily a boy name.

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