Jerry vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Ira Rank #978

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Jerry or Ira more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Ira mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jerry and Ira boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.