Ira vs Geraldine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Russian

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English French American Irish

15 High Risk

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Ira Rank #1,438

Geraldine Rank #2,024

Ira is more popular, ranked #1438 vs #2024 for Geraldine.

Is Ira or Geraldine more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #1438 compared to Geraldine at #2024 in the United States.

What do Ira and Geraldine mean?

Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin). Geraldine means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Geraldine boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a girl name. Geraldine is primarily a girl name.