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Ira vs True

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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True

Boy #987 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faithful, loyal, trustworthy"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#987
Total SSA Count
228
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
True Rank #987

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #987 for True.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or True more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to True at #987 in the United States.

What do Ira and True mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). True means "faithful, loyal, trustworthy" (Old English origin).

Are Ira and True boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. True is primarily a boy name.

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