Issac vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Issac

Boy #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Issac Rank #856
Ira Rank #978

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Issac or Ira more popular?

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Issac and Ira mean?

Issac means "laughter" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Issac and Ira boy or girl names?

Issac is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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