Ira vs Stanley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Ira Rank #978

Stanley Rank #877

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Stanley more popular?

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Stanley mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Ira and Stanley boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Stanley is primarily a boy name.