Mathew vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Mathew Rank #941

Ira Rank #978

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Mathew or Ira more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Ira mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mathew and Ira boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.