Irene vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irene

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Greek English Spanish Italian

15 High Risk

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Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Russian

✓ All Clear

Irene Rank #638

Ira Rank #1,438

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #1438 for Ira.

Is Irene or Ira more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Irene and Ira mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irene and Ira boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Ira is primarily a girl name.