Ira vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Ira Rank #978

Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Thaddeus mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ira and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.