Lev vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lev

Boy #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heart"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Lev Rank #1,042

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1042 for Lev.

Is Lev or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Lev and Ira mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lev and Ira boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.