Ira vs Yakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ira Rank #978

Yakov Rank #1,227

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1227 for Yakov.

Is Ira or Yakov more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Yakov at #1227 in the United States.

What do Ira and Yakov mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Yakov boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Yakov is primarily a boy name.