Meer vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meer

Boy #5,982 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, prince, chief"

Origin: Persian

Urdu Persian Arabic South Asian

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Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Russian

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Meer Rank #5,982

Ira Rank #1,438

Ira is more popular, ranked #1438 vs #5982 for Meer.

Is Meer or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #1438 compared to Meer at #5982 in the United States.

What do Meer and Ira mean?

Meer means "lord, prince, chief" (Persian origin). Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin).

Are Meer and Ira boy or girl names?

Meer is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a girl name.