Jon vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jon Rank #893

Ira Rank #978

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Jon or Ira more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Jon and Ira mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jon and Ira boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.