Ira vs Sailor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who sails, seafarer"

Origin: Old English via Old French

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Ira Rank #1,438

Sailor Rank #1,341

Sailor is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1438 for Ira.

Is Ira or Sailor more popular?

Sailor is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Ira and Sailor mean?

Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin). Sailor means "one who sails, seafarer" (Old English via Old French origin).

Are Ira and Sailor boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a girl name. Sailor is primarily a girl name.