Menachem vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Menachem

Boy #1,064 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who brings relief from sorrow"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi Sephardic

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Menachem Rank #1,064

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1064 for Menachem.

Is Menachem or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Menachem at #1064 in the United States.

What do Menachem and Ira mean?

Menachem means "one who brings relief from sorrow" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Menachem and Ira boy or girl names?

Menachem is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.