Joe vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joe

Boy #883 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Joe Rank #883

Ira Rank #978

Joe is more popular, ranked #883 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Joe or Ira more popular?

Joe is more popular, ranked #883 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Joe and Ira mean?

Joe means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew Yosef origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joe and Ira boy or girl names?

Joe is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.