Ira vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Ira Rank #1,438

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1438 for Ira.

Is Ira or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Ira and Richard mean?

Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Richard boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.