Ira vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ira Rank #978

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Shepard mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Ira and Shepard boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.